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As 2023 comes to a close, oil prices are poised to mark their first annual decline in two years, experiencing a roughly ten percent drop. Geopolitical concerns, production cuts, and global efforts to curb inflation have contributed to significant price fluctuations throughout the year. Current Oil Prices: Brent crude futures …

Oil prices experienced an early uptick in Asian trading on Thursday, driven by persistent concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East. These apprehensions overshadowed earlier worries about shipping traffic disruption, as some international shipping companies resumed activities in the Red Sea. Market Movement:Brent crude futures advanced by 0.3 percent, …

US crude oil futures prices witnessed a downward trend during the previous trading session, invalidating the expected bullish scenario in which we relied on trading bases above 73.70 at the time of writing the technical report. Technically, by looking at the 4-hour time frame chart, we find that oil prices …

Oil prices maintained stability on December 27 as investors closely monitored developments in the Red Sea, where major shipping companies resumed transit despite ongoing attacks and heightened tension in the Middle East. Brent crude futures experienced a slight dip of 0.1%, falling 5 cents to $81.02 per barrel, while US …

US crude oil futures exhibited a significant uptrend in the previous trading session, leveraging robust support around $73.20 and reaching a peak of $76.14 per barrel. Technical indicators, including the positive alignment of simple moving averages and encouraging signals from the Relative Strength Index (RSI), contribute to the optimistic outlook. …

Tuesday saw a more than 2% increase in oil prices, reaching their highest point since December 1. Concerns about potential interruptions to oil shipments were raised by recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea.Expected Fed interest rate reduction, which might spur economic growth and increase demand for energy, also …

:Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov recently announced on state television that the projected budget deficit for 2023 is set to reach approximately 2.9 trillion rubles, equivalent to $31.6 billion, or about 1.5% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Siluanov highlighted that both expenditures and revenues exceeded initial expectations, attributing …

Oil prices experienced a subtle shift on Tuesday, with investor attention split between heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the optimism surrounding potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. These factors contribute to a delicate equilibrium, impacting global economic growth and influencing oil demand. Market Dynamics: …

In 2023, the global oil markets underwent a transformative journey, shaped by a confluence of factors ranging from the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical events such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This tumultuous backdrop precipitated a realignment of benchmark crude oil prices, reshaping global trade flows and …

The head of the Russian Central Bank, Elvira Nabiullina, revealed in an interview with Russian media that the bank is poised to initiate the purchase of foreign currencies if oil prices reach the range of $88 to $90 per barrel. She further indicated that the bank will persist in selling …