WTI crude has advanced towards $106.40 but is likely to remain lackluster as investors are keeping eye on the outcome of the OPEC meeting, which is due on Thursday. The agenda of the OPEC meeting is likely to revolve around the elevation of the oil supply to contain the prohibited …
Read More »Energy Ministers: The UAE and Saudi Arabia are doing their part to stabilize the oil markets
On Tuesday, the energy ministers of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, two of the world’s largest energy producers, said that the two countries had done their part in balancing the oil market. “We have only one task: to stabilize the market. Therefore, we cannot politicize the organization or …
Read More »UAE Energy Minister: We will work with OPEC + to ensure market stability
The UAE Energy Minister, Suhail Al Mazrouei, said today, Monday, that the UAE will work with OPEC + to ensure the stability of the energy market, according to what was reported by Reuters. He added in an energy forum that the UAE is trying its best and raising its production …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 17 March
The US Dollar remained under selling pressure throughout the day, accelerating its slump ahead of the London fix. The USD was affected by persistent weakness in government bond yields following the hawkish Federal Reserve’s announcement on Wednesday.Economic DataWTI crude has climbed near USD 102.00 as IEA renewed fears of supply …
Read More »WTI Beats USD 100.00 As IEA Restirs Supply Shortage Concerns
WTI crude has climbed near USD 102.00 as IEA renewed fears of supply shortage. The expectation of supply shortage from Russia has already been discounted by investors. The OPEC’s positive response to the urge of US President Joe Biden will fix the demand-supply gap.West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, …
Read More »Can Global Economy Go Ahead Without Russian Commodities?
Russia ranks number one, two and three, among the world’s exporters of natural gas, oil and coal, respectively. Europe gets most of its energy needs from Russia. Russia also accounts for half of US uranium imports. It supplies a tenth of the world’s aluminium and copper, and a fifth of …
Read More »WTI set to end historically volatile week under $110
After a historically volatile week, WTI is more subdued on Friday, remaining capped under $110 but supported above $104. WTI is on course for a weekly drop of over $7.0, which would be its worst one-week performance since November.Global oil markets look set to end a historic week of energy-related …
Read More »Amid Speculations On ECB Decision, Euro Surges As Investors Embrace Risk
The euro gained more than 1.5% against the dollar on Wednesday as risk appetite returned to financial markets and energy as well as commodity prices eased from recent peaks that were driven by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Western sanctions imposed in response. Market expectations about the potential for …
Read More »USD/CAD Eying 1.2600 As Oil Supply Fears Intensify
The USD/CAD has tumbled below 1.2700 amid higher oil prices on an escalation in sanctions on Russia. The Canadian dollar has also been dumped after the safe-haven assets lose their appeal.The USD/CAD pair has shrugged off its gains on Thursday’s trading session and has tumbled below 1.2700 despite the unavailability …
Read More »Oil Prices Fall Amid Fears of US Inflation
Oil prices fell on Friday as rising inflation in the United States stoked fears of a major interest rate hike as investors awaited the outcome of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran that could increase the global supply of crude. Brent crude futures were down 58 cents, or …
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