Crude oil prices were fluctuating due to geopolitical tensions, with WTI offers ranging between $86.00 a barrel and $86.50. Saudi Arabia and Russia are cutting 1.3m barrels per day (bpd) of production and reducing exports, pushing crude oil prices higher.OPEC member countries are also cutting back on oil production, threatening …
Read More »Oil declines amid hopes for easing US sanctions on Venezuela
Oil prices fell slightly on Tuesday after falling by more than a dollar on Monday amid hopes that the United States will ease sanctions on oil producer Venezuela and as Washington intensifies its efforts to prevent an escalation of the war between Israel and Hamas. By 0333 GMT, Brent crude …
Read More »Oil declines as investors assess the repercussions of unrest in the Middle East
Oil prices fell on Monday, with Friday’s rise relatively subsiding as investors awaited the repercussions of the conflict between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on other countries, which could push prices up and deal a new blow to the global economy. Brent crude futures fell 34 cents, or …
Read More »OPEC maintains its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2024
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Thursday maintained its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2023 and 2024, citing signs of a resilient global economy so far this year and forecasting increased demand in China. The organization stated in a monthly report that …
Read More »OPEC Secretary General: We will participate with representatives of the oil sector in the COP28 conference
Haitham Al-Ghais, Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), said on Tuesday that the world’s major oil producers and representatives of this sector will participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), scheduled to be held in the UAE next month. Al Ghais said that anyone …
Read More »OPEC raises its forecast for long-term oil demand
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) raised its forecast for global oil demand in the medium and long term in an annual forecast, saying $14 trillion in investments are needed to meet that demand even as the use of renewable fuels increases and more electric cars appear on …
Read More »Could Brent’s break above $100 be sustainable?
The price of oil has increased by more than 25% so far this quarter. Analysts predict that Brent will surpass $100 in the near future. They do not think it will be sustainable, though. The last time Brent was seen trading above $92 a barrel.Although the oil price surge is …
Read More »WTI crude closer to yearly highs on positive Chinese data, supply cuts
Due to Saudi Arabia and Russia’s agreement to reduce output by 1.3 million barrels through the end of the year, WTI crude oil is currently trading at $86.62. Oil prices are supported by China’s strong economic indicators and Japan’s probable end to negative interest rates.As supply cuts from Saudi Arabia …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, September 4:8
The G-20 leaders decided on Saturday to implement the reporting framework for digital assets quickly since a sizable portion of their members want information exchange on these non-financial assets to begin by 2027. To prevent tax evaders from hiding their unreported wealth with such non-financial assets, the Crypto Asset Reporting …
Read More »OPEC output cutbacks, weaker dollar push WTI daily gains
Prior to settling around $85.50, WTI reached the support level of $85.32. Investors are still assessing the Friday-released August US NFPs. OPEC expected that its voluntary production caps would remain in place. The WTI crude barrel traded neutrally in the $85.50-$86.00 band, close to multi-month highs, thanks to the falling …
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