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Oil prices rose about 1 percent on Monday, extending gains from the previous session, as China eased some of its strict protocols to combat the Coronavirus, raising hopes of a recovery in economic activity and demand in the world’s largest importer of crude. Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate …

Oil prices extended losses on Thursday for the fourth consecutive session as the renewal of anti-Covid-19 restrictions in China raised concerns about fuel demand in the world’s largest importer of crude. China is fighting an increase in the number of infections in several economically important cities, including the capital, Beijing. …

Oil prices stabilized on Thursday, after falling for three days, affected by the renewal of anti-Covid-19 restrictions in China, the largest importer of crude in the world, as well as by traders’ anticipation of US inflation data that may provide indications regarding future interest rate hikes. By 0534 hrs, Brent …

Oil prices fell on Wednesday after data showed that US crude stocks rose more than expected amid fears that demand for fuel will be dented by the increase in Covid-19 cases in China, the world’s largest importer of crude. Brent crude futures fell 44 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $94.92 …

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, as fears of a recession and the worsening outbreak of the Coronavirus in China raised expectations of lower demand for fuel, outweighing concerns about supplies. Brent crude fell 23 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $ 97.69 a barrel by 0726 GMT, while US West Texas …

Oil prices stabilized Monday, November 7, hovering around $100 a barrel, as support from a weaker dollar and a recovery in Chinese crude imports were offset by renewed demand concerns linked to China’s tough approach to containing the coronavirus. By 10:26 GMT, Brent crude futures rose 6 cents, or 0.06%, …

Oil prices fell more than 2% in early Asian trading on Monday after Chinese officials affirmed over the weekend their commitment to a tough approach to containing the Corona virus, dashing hopes of a recovery in oil demand in the world’s largest importer of crude. Brent crude futures fell $1.58, …

Oil climbed on Friday as the dollar eased and supply risks remained, though recession fears and China’s COVID outbreaks kept a check on prices.Brent crude futures were and were able to touch the high of $96.51 a barrel at 0740 GMT, and eventually closed at $94.14. The contract is headed …

The WTI crude oil drops from daily highs of $86.40s to $82.20s on Tuesday. Chinese economic indicators remain delayed, with no rescheduling assigned by the government. The US will release oil from its SPR reserve to keep gasoline prices down.The US crude oil declined more than 3% on Tuesday amidst …

Caution prevailed on Tuesday, with the focus still on a potential global recession. The dollar maintained its dominance despite a short-lived knee-jerk at the beginning of the American session.Wall Street closed mixed, with the DJIA posting substantial gains, the S&P 500 modestly up, and the Nasdaq Composite shedding some ground.Economic …