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Oil Market Reacts to Federal Reserve Commentary Oil prices retreated on Friday following remarks from a Federal Reserve official suggesting a delay in interest rate cuts for at least two additional months. The market responded swiftly to the news, recalibrating expectations amidst evolving monetary policy dynamics. Market Movements: Tracking Brent …

Key Highlights: Oil prices edge up with Brent crude and WTI futures seeing modest gains.Weakened dollar and Yemen ship attack contribute to price increase.Brent crude reaches $83.38 per barrel, while WTI climbs to $78.28 per barrel.Attack on ship off Yemen’s coast adds geopolitical tension to market sentiment.Increase in US crude …

Oil prices experienced a slight uptick on Thursday, maintaining gains from the previous session amidst indications of supply shortages. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures inched up by 17 cents to $78.08 per barrel for the next month. Meanwhile, the May contract saw a modest increase of 14 cents, …

Oil prices faced continued downward pressure on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session amid growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may delay interest rate reductions. These expectations overshadowed concerns about recent attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. Brent and West Texas Intermediate Decline Brent crude futures declined by …

In early trading on Monday, oil prices retreated as markets digested comments from Federal Reserve officials signaling a cautious approach towards potential rate cuts. Furthermore, trading activity remained subdued due to the Presidents Day holiday observed in the United States. As of 0138 GMT, Brent crude futures declined by 58 …

Oil Prices Retreat on Surging US Crude Inventories and Diminished Rate Cut Expectations Early Asian trading on Wednesday saw a decline in oil prices following reports from the American Petroleum Institute (API) indicating a significant buildup in US crude inventories last week, coupled with shifting sentiments regarding potential interest rate …

Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday amid concerns that tension in the Middle East could disrupt supplies, but uncertainty about the pace of potential US interest rate cuts and the impact on fuel demand limited gains. By 0420 GMT, Brent crude futures rose seven cents, or 0.1 percent, to $82.07 …

Due to the weight of global stories, crude oil prices are still holding to recent highs. Hopes for a Gaza ceasefire are still alive, but emotions are still high.The OPEC production limitations are mitigated by the ongoing increase in US crude oil production. As a possible truce in the Gaza …

The majority of analysts interpret Angola’s recent withdrawal from OPEC as a hint that further Chinese investment is welcome. As part of a strengthening of long-standing relations, Beijing may be able to invest more in Angola’s oil and other sectors as a result of the country’s decision to exit OPEC. …

Oil prices varied in Asian trading on Wednesday, after recording losses over four sessions, as markets evaluated the effectiveness of OPEC+ production cuts and concerns about the deteriorating demand prospects in China. By 0438 GMT, Brent crude futures rose one cent to $77.21 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude …