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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its outlook for oil demand growth, citing disruptions to Red Sea shipping as a key factor. The agency, representing industrialized nations, forecasts a growth of 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024, up by 110,000 bpd from its previous month’s projection. Divergent …

Steady US Production Forecasts Boost Oil Market Confidence Oil prices saw a modest uptick on Wednesday, fueled by optimistic projections regarding the stability of US oil production growth over the coming years. This positive outlook has helped alleviate concerns surrounding potential oversupply in the market, providing some relief to investors …

Oil prices climbed by nearly a dollar per barrel on Monday, on concerns that Middle Eastern tensions and Russia’s escalating invasion of Ukraine could limit world supplies.Brent crude prices closed at $78.22 per barrel, up 66 cents (0.9%), while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures settled at $72.78 per barrel, …

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has cautioned that the dollar’s hegemony in the world may be threatened by economic sanctions imposed on nations including Russia. According to her, there’s a chance that the dollar’s hegemony will be weakened over time if financial sanctions are tied to it. She did, however, …

Oil prices experienced a significant spike of over two percent on Friday following joint strikes by the United States and Britain against Houthi military targets in Yemen. The military action was in response to attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthi group on ships in the Red Sea since late last year. …

Oil prices rose in Asian trading as markets assessed the escalating tensions in the Middle East in contrast to the sudden increase in US crude inventories that pushed oil prices down by about 80 cents in the previous session. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 20 cents, or 0.28 …

On Wednesday, oil prices continued their upward trajectory from the previous day, supported by data indicating a more significant-than-expected decline in US crude inventories last week. However, gains were tempered by a larger-than-anticipated increase in gasoline and distillate inventories. Brent crude futures saw an increase of 29 cents, or 0.4 …

In early Tuesday trading, oil prices experienced a stabilization following a decline in the previous session. The market found itself delicately balanced between ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and growing concerns over demand, coupled with increased oil supplies from OPEC. Brent crude futures exhibited resilience, registering a modest …

Oil prices experienced a decline of more than one percent on Monday, driven by significant cuts in the official selling prices for Saudi crude and an upswing in OPEC production. Despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, these factors weighed more heavily on market sentiment. As of 0344 GMT, …

Oil prices rose on Friday after Federal Reserve meeting minutes indicated that inflation was under control as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared for a tour of the Middle East to prevent escalation in the conflict between Israel and Gaza. By 0229 GMT, Brent crude futures rose 37 cents, …