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Crude oil prices continue to push higher following news reports confirming that crude oil output by OPEC declined by 840,000 barrels per day from June to July to 27.34 million bpd, according to Reuters’ recent survey.After this headline, and at the time writing, WTI crude is trading at its highest …

Oil prices hovered near a three-month high on Monday and were on track for their biggest monthly gain in more than a year amid expectations that Saudi Arabia will extend voluntary output cuts into September and global supplies tighten. By 0005 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 9 cents to $84.90 …

There are a number of reasons why the price of oil should be anticipated to rise, including constant official announcements about Saudi supply reductions, US economic growth that has surpassed forecasts, and fewer Americans filing jobless claims despite moderate jobs growth, among others.Although weekly petroleum data from the US government …

Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Friday after concerns about demand offset the impact of strong economic data. Brent crude was down 59 cents, or 0.7 percent, at $83.65 a barrel by 0027 GMT, but was on track for a weekly increase of 5 percent. US West Texas …

On Thursday, WTI jumped above $80.00 for the first time since the middle of April. The increase in oil prices is supported by tighter global supply and Chinese stimulus. The price of American crude oil increased by more than 1% to over $80.00, which is the highest level since mid-April. …

 WTI crude declines by more than 1% as the dollar-denominated commodities are hurt by a stronger US dollar and concern about Fed tightening. Mixed labour market indicators from the US and increased business activity heighten the likelihood of a rate hike in June. Fears of a recession brought on by …

WTI crude oil is down 0.55% at $70 per barrel due to global economic slowdown concerns. Despite Saudi Arabia and Russia’s supply cut announcement, concerns over manufacturing activity slowdown worldwide continue to impact WTI prices. At the time of writing WTI is trading at $70.24 per barrel.China’s Caixin PMI expanded …

WTI falls for the second consecutive trading day on concerns about the passage of the US debt-ceiling bill and conflicting statements from oil producers. Some Republicans express reluctance to pass the debt-ceiling pact, raising fears about the US government’s ability to meet its financial obligations.WT crude oil benchmark retreats for …

The dollar fell on Friday, but remained close to the highest level in two months against major currencies, amid expectations that US interest rates will remain high for a longer period. Tension still hangs over the market due to the US debt ceiling negotiations between President Joe Biden and Republican …

Oil has been buoyed by comments from Saudi Oil Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, who warned Oil speculators to “watch out” and that they might suffer as they did “in April”. His comments have been taken as warning to short-sellers that the Oil price might rise. Abdulaziz defended OPEC and …