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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 …

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 …

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after a Houthi attack on a chemical tanker heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, but fears of slowing demand growth and excess supplies undermined gains. A cruise missile launched from Yemen hit a commercial tanker, causing fire and damage, but no casualties. By 0915 …

Oil prices rose on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of important decisions on interest rates and the release of inflation data, but concerns about oversupply and slowing demand growth undermined the gains. By 0342 GMT, Brent crude futures for February delivery rose 26 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $76.29 …

Oil prices rose on Monday, extending their gains for a second session as the United States sought to revive its strategic reserves, which provided some support, despite continuing fears of a glut in crude supply and weak growth in fuel demand next year. By 0119 GMT, Brent crude futures rose …

As voluntary production cuts are demanded by Russia and Saudi Arabia, oil traders are expecting a recovery in the oil market. Due to gloomy weather forecasts, natural gas is trading below $2.60, while WTI oil has pared some of its weekly losses and is moving closer to $71.50. As of …

Oil prices varied in Asian trading on Wednesday, after recording losses over four sessions, as markets evaluated the effectiveness of OPEC+ production cuts and concerns about the deteriorating demand prospects in China. By 0438 GMT, Brent crude futures rose one cent to $77.21 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude …

On Wednesday morning during the early Asian session, the price of gold (XAU/USD) declines. The yellow metal declines due to the renewed demand for US dollars (USD). The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US dollar relative to a weighted basket of currencies that is used …

The US Crude Oil benchmark, WTI, has extended its losses for four consecutive days due to factors such as the Greenback’s recovery and demand concerns countering supply worries. The benchmark is trading at $72.72 per barrel, down 0.41%. In the latest OPEC+ meeting, members agreed to output cuts of 2.2 …

Oil prices witnessed little change on Tuesday amid uncertainty over the OPEC+ alliance’s voluntary production cuts, continued tension in the Middle East, and weak economic data from the United States. By 0402 GMT, Brent oil futures fell one cent to $78.02 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures …