Oil prices experienced a decline on Thursday, potentially halting a three-day winning streak. Concerns about reduced demand emerged following an unexpected surge in US crude inventories, overshadowing worries about global trade disruptions due to tensions in the Middle East. As of 0303 GMT, Brent crude futures saw a decrease of …
Read More »Oil rises as traders focus on navigation developments in the Red Sea
Oil prices experienced a notable surge on Wednesday, following a more than one percent increase in the previous session, driven by concerns over global trade disruptions and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The catalyst for this upswing was the recent series of Houthi attacks on ships in the …
Read More »Oil rises almost 1 percent with a decline in Russian exports and an increase in attacks in the Red Sea
Oil prices rose nearly 1 percent in early Asian trading on Monday, supported by a decline in exports from Russia and increased fears of supply disruptions due to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Brent crude futures increased 69 cents, or 0.9 percent, to $77.24 per barrel by …
Read More »Wall Street Expects Oil Price To Recover In 2024
According to Wall Street analysts, there is a chance that oil prices could possibly rebound in the upcoming year, though probably not much. Five major banks have projected that the global benchmark Brent will average roughly $85 per barrel in 2024, down from its current level of $77.Goldman Sachs Group …
Read More »Oil prices are heading to record first weekly gains in two months
Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Friday and are on track to record their first weekly gains in two months, benefiting from the decline in the dollar and optimistic expectations from the International Energy Agency about oil demand next year. Brent crude futures rose nine cents to $76.70 …
Read More »WTI crude oil rebounds closer to $72
WTI tried to regain some ground on Thursday, it was moving back above $72.50, before settling at $71.88 per barrel as at the time of writing, yet it is still up by some 2.61% Crude prices are still well below their previous peaks. Investors continue to have doubts that output …
Read More »OPEC: “exaggerated” concerns about oil demand are the reason for the decline in prices
The International Energy Agency on Thursday raised its forecast for global oil demand growth next year, despite an expected economic slowdown, citing improving prospects for the United States and declining oil prices. Although the agency, which represents the industrialized countries, raised expectations, there remained a large gap between them and …
Read More »How have key assets reacted to FOMC’s dovish language?
Gold price, eventually, abandoned daily lows and climbed above the $2000 level. The precious metal benefited from sinking Treasury bond yields after FOMC’s statement had signaled dovishness with projected interest rate cuts in the new year. Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, stated that the Fed is committed to achieving its mandates …
Read More »OPEC: “exaggerated” concerns about oil demand are the reason for the decline in prices
On Wednesday, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) expressed cautious optimism regarding the fundamental factors influencing the oil market in 2024. OPEC attributed the recent decline in oil prices to “exaggerated concerns” about demand. Despite the recent drop in prices, OPEC maintained its relatively high forecast for oil …
Read More »Oil continues to decline amid fears of increased supply
Oil prices continued their descent in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session where they fell over three percent to their lowest levels in six months. The decline is attributed to concerns about demand and excess supply in the market. As of 0621 GMT, Brent crude futures …
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