Oil prices fell slightly on Tuesday due to a higher-than-expected forecast for US crude oil production and bearish economic data. Brent futures for May delivery settled 29 cents, -0.34% lower, at $82.13 per barrel, while the April US West Texas Intermediate crude contract ended 15 cents, -0.21% lower, at $77.77 …
Read More »WTI slides as demand trumps all other factors
Oil prices fell on Monday due to rising tensions in the Red Sea and the Israel-Hamas conflict, with OPEC+ extending voluntary production cuts and demand sentiment taking a hit from an unusually mild winter. Brent crude was trading up 1.05% at $82.67, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was trading up …
Read More »USD/CAD advances to near two-week high
The USD/CAD pair has gained positive momentum for the fourth consecutive trading day, reaching a nearly two-week high around the 1.3545 region during the Asian session. This positive move is primarily driven by a modest increase in US Dollar (USD) demand, but bullish crude oil prices may limit further gains …
Read More »WTI trades above $78.00 on continued supply concerns
The ongoing Gaza crisis as well as fresh Houthi attacks are keeping barrel prices high. Monday saw a test of $78.11 a barrel for West Texas Intermediate crude, finding the opportunity to gain momentum as US markets were closed in observance of the federal holiday known as American President’s Day. …
Read More »International Energy Agency Revises Downward Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast
IEA’s Revised Outlook:The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Thursday a downward revision in its forecast for global oil demand growth, indicating a loss of momentum in the sector. The agency anticipates a slower pace of growth, projecting an increase of 1.22 million barrels per day in 2024. This figure …
Read More »Oil Prices Surge Over 2% as US and UK Launch Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen
Oil prices experienced a significant spike of over two percent on Friday following joint strikes by the United States and Britain against Houthi military targets in Yemen. The military action was in response to attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthi group on ships in the Red Sea since late last year. …
Read More »Oil prices rise amid escalating tensions in the Middle East
Oil prices rose in Asian trading as markets assessed the escalating tensions in the Middle East in contrast to the sudden increase in US crude inventories that pushed oil prices down by about 80 cents in the previous session. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 20 cents, or 0.28 …
Read More »Oil Prices Extend Gains Amidst Mixed Inventory Data and Global Tensions
On Wednesday, oil prices continued their upward trajectory from the previous day, supported by data indicating a more significant-than-expected decline in US crude inventories last week. However, gains were tempered by a larger-than-anticipated increase in gasoline and distillate inventories. Brent crude futures saw an increase of 29 cents, or 0.4 …
Read More »Global Oil Markets Find Stability Amidst Regional Tensions and Supply Dynamics
In early Tuesday trading, oil prices experienced a stabilization following a decline in the previous session. The market found itself delicately balanced between ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and growing concerns over demand, coupled with increased oil supplies from OPEC. Brent crude futures exhibited resilience, registering a modest …
Read More »Oil declines by more than 1%, affected by the reduction in Saudi crude prices
Oil prices experienced a decline of more than one percent on Monday, driven by significant cuts in the official selling prices for Saudi crude and an upswing in OPEC production. Despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, these factors weighed more heavily on market sentiment. As of 0344 GMT, …
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