In a move to maintain a tight supply, the world’s largest oil exporters, Saudi Arabia and Russia, confirmed the extension of voluntary production cuts until the end of the year. Brent crude futures increased by 0.5 percent, reaching $85.30 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose to $81.05 …
Read More »WTI declines following disappointing US data
WTI crude dropped to $80.70, a decrease of more than 2%. Soft labour market data was released by the US. Middle East tensions are reducing, which will help the price drop. The US economy, which consumes the most oil, is the primary cause of the steep losses in US crude …
Read More »Brent could test $80s lows if macro impact continues
For the month of October, both crude oil and refined products have generally traded sideways. Analysts at Rabobank examine Brent’s prospects. Brent will at some point in Q4 2023 or Q1 2024 reach $100, but not on average. Brent is trading at $85.20 at the time of writing, as WTI …
Read More »CEO of the Russian company Novatek: US sanctions indicate our professionalism
CEO of the Russian natural gas production company Novatek, Leonid Mikhelson, said on Friday that US sanctions on the company’s future Arctic 2 liquefied natural gas project constitute “a recognition of our professionalism.” He added during a conference in Samarkand that Qatar, Russia and the United States will be able …
Read More »Oil prices stable and heading for losses for the second week
There was little change in oil prices on Friday, but they are heading for a second consecutive week of losses, with the US Central Bank leaving the door open to possible increases in interest rates in the future, as well as declining fears that the conflict in the Middle East …
Read More »WTI rallies above $82 on risk appetite
WTI crude oil gained 2.07% on Thursday as the US dollar declined. WTI is trading at $82.23 per barrel at the time of writing. Despite a potential hawkish retreat, investors respond favourably to the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates unchanged. The Fed reiterated its commitment to reducing excessive …
Read More »Oil prices retreat on easing supply, geopolitical woes
Tuesday’s closing price of WTI crude oil was $81.18 per barrel, the lowest in two months, as concerns over a growing war faded and traders’ focus was largely directed towards the recent economic data out of the Eurozone.Tuesday saw an improvement in oil prices as investors became less concerned about …
Read More »Reuters survey: OPEC oil production rose for the third month
OPEC oil production rose for the third straight month in October, supported by production increases in Nigeria and Angola despite ongoing cuts from Saudi Arabia and other members of the broader OPEC+ alliance aimed at supporting the market, a Reuters survey showed on Tuesday. The survey showed that OPEC pumped …
Read More »Oil rises amid supply concerns overshadowed by weak Chinese data
Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Tuesday, after falling more than three percent in the previous session, as concerns about supplies sparked by the conflict in the Middle East overshadowed weak Chinese data. By 0305 GMT, Brent crude futures for December, which expire on Tuesday, rose 36 cents, or …
Read More »Oil falls by one percent ahead of Data
On Monday, oil prices fell by more than 1% as investors exercised caution in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting and China’s manufacturing data release later in the week. This caution overshadowed the support generated by heightened tensions in the Middle East. At 0350 GMT, Brent crude futures …
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