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Oil futures saw a decline following U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments on maintaining sanctions against Russia. His phone conversations with European leaders after meetings in Riyadh highlighted that no peace agreement would be forced on Ukraine and that sanctions on Russia wouldn’t be lifted soon. This has led …

The European Union’s latest round of sanctions against Russia, the sixteenth since the invasion of Ukraine, focuses on energy and metals, specifically targeting oil exports and aluminum imports. These measures introduce new complexities to already volatile commodity markets, raising questions about their ultimate impact.Energy Market Under PressureThe EU’s move to …

Oil prices were little changed on Thursday, as a rise in U.S. crude inventories pressured the market after prices had climbed to a near one-week high in the previous session. As of 09:16 GMT: Brent crude fell 15 cents to $75.89 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined 34 …

Oil prices rose on Wednesday, supported by supply concerns stemming from a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian oil facility, cold weather disruptions in the U.S., and OPEC+ speculation regarding output levels. Brent crude futures climbed 0.5% to $76.25 per barrel at 07:20 GMT. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for …

Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday following a drone attack on a Russian oil pipeline pumping station, which disrupted crude flows from Kazakhstan. However, expectations of rising supply limited further price increases. Brent crude futures climbed 0.6% to $75.66 per barrel by 10:14 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

Oil prices saw little change on Monday as markets closely watched Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations and potential U.S. tariff actions that could impact global trade. Market Overview: Brent crude futures: -0.11% to $74.66 per barrel (1202 GMT) WTI crude futures: -0.07% to $70.69 per barrel Key Market Drivers: 1. Russia-Ukraine Peace …

Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Monday as investors assessed the impact of potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks on global supply flows. Latest Price Movements (as of 07:40 GMT): Brent crude futures ↓ 1 cent to $74.73 per barrel WTI crude futures ↓ 7 cents to $70.67 per barrel Key Market …

Oil prices fell in Asian trading on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled potential progress toward a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine. The possibility of an agreement raised expectations that U.S. sanctions on Russian crude could be lifted, increasing global oil supply. Meanwhile, a higher-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation …

Oil prices fell on Wednesday, ending a three-day winning streak, as data showed a sharp rise in U.S. crude inventories and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that interest rate cuts would not come quickly this year. As of 12:30 GMT, Brent crude declined by 77 cents, or 1%, to …

The U.S. dollar edged higher on Monday as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, with additional reciprocal tariffs expected midweek. U.S. Dollar Index (DXY): Up 0.1% to 108.17 USD/JPY: Up 0.59%, reversing last week’s yen rally EUR/USD: Flat at $1.0329 …