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Oil prices extended gains from the previous session on Thursday on signs of stronger demand in the U.S., where data showed slower inflation than markets expected, bolstering the argument for an interest rate cut that could drive greater consumption. Brent futures rose 32 cents, or 0.4%, to $83.07 a barrel …

Boosted by Multiple FactorsOil prices climbed on Wednesday, propelled by a combination of factors including a weakening U.S. dollar, inventory declines, and optimistic inflation data. Brent crude futures surged by 0.5% to reach $82.77 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures (WTI) also rose by 0.5% to $78.44 …

Oil prices surge on Monday due to improving demand in the US and China, the top two oil consumers. WTI crude futures rose 1.1% to settle at $79.12 a barrel, while Brent crude futures gained 0.7% to settle at $83.36 a barrel. Prices were supported by expectations of strong U.S. …

Oil prices extended declines on Monday amid signs of weak fuel demand and as comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials dampened hopes of interest rate cuts, which could slow growth and crimp energy use in the world’s biggest economy. Brent crude futures slid 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $82.72 a …

Oil prices experienced a boost in early trading on Thursday, driven by multiple factors including a decrease in US crude inventories, which suggests a tightening of supply. Brent crude futures for July delivery climbed 23 cents to reach $83.81 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures for June …

Oil prices have erased all intraday losses after the Energy Information Administration (EIA) release, with WTI crude prices reaching their lowest levels in almost two months. The US benchmark crude is +0.12% up trading at $78.10 and Brent is trading is also +0.16% up trading at $82.91 per barrel, at …

With the global markets in the midst of a generalised consolidation phase, the US dollar saw some decent gains as the FX universe gradually turned its focus to the announcement of the US CPI next week. In the face of further declines in US rates, the USD Index, or DXY, …

Improved risk appetite on Tuesday impacted the US dollar, which is -0.44% down, at the 105.68 mark, while the weaker than expected US PMIs kept the American currency under pressure.The ECB is expected to cut rates in June, while the Fed is still seen reducing its rates in September, with …

WTI Oil sell-off gets nearly fully erased at the start of the US trading session. Oil prices are erasing earlier losses after harsh rhetoric from Iran which said it is ready to respond when Israel should retaliate.More specific, Iran vowed to target several nuclear sites in Israel, which would mean …

Although oil prices have declined then afterwards managed to recover on Monday, geopolitical tensions might cause them to surge again, which would have repercussions in this year of significant elections. Traders are waiting for Israel to react to Iran’s recent direct attack, therefore they are on high alert. After falling …