Early Asian Trading Reflects Persistent Pressure on Oil Prices Early Asian trading on Monday witnessed a continuation of the downward trend in oil prices, extending losses from the previous session. Concerns surrounding higher-than-expected inflation and its potential impact on US interest rate policy weighed heavily on market sentiment, amplifying uncertainty …
Read More »Oil Prices Retreat as Fed Official Delays Rate Cut Plans
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 …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Up Amid Dollar Decline and Yemen Ship Attack
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 …
Read More »Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Signs of Supply Shortages
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, …
Read More »Oil declines as investors consider the prospects of a US interest rate cut
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 …
Read More »Oil rises amid Red Sea attacks and weak US interest rate cut expectations
Oil prices regained some of their gains in early Asian trading on Wednesday, as investors balanced fears of major producers reducing production and attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea with weak expectations for a cut in US interest rates. Brent crude futures rose 12 cents, or 0.15 percent, …
Read More »WTI crude oil settles lower amid global demand concerns
With worries about global demand outweighing price support from the Israel-Hamas conflict, oil prices settled down on Tuesday. While US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for March delivery finished down $1.01, or 1.3%, at $78.18 a barrel, Brent futures settled down $1.22, or 1.5%, to $82.34 a barrel. At $77.04 …
Read More »Oil Prices Dip Amidst Cautionary Tone from Federal Reserve Officials
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 …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 15
The Atlanta Fed GDPNow estimates for first-quarter growth dipped to 2.9% from 3.4%. Atlanta Fed GDPNow’s report reads as follows: “The GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.9 percent on February 15, down from 3.4 percent on February …
Read More »International Energy Agency Revises Downward Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast
IEA’s Revised Outlook:The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Thursday a downward revision in its forecast for global oil demand growth, indicating a loss of momentum in the sector. The agency anticipates a slower pace of growth, projecting an increase of 1.22 million barrels per day in 2024. This figure …
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