Following China’s rate cut and the significant drive for greater lending, which indicate a deteriorating economy, WTI crude declined by 0.95 percent. Pessimism is increased by the significant 31% decline in Saudi Arabia’s oil shipments to China in July.The US rig count is falling, indicating a likely tightening of the …
Read More »Fears of the Chinese economy tend to cut oil’s 7-week series of gains
Oil is set to end the week lower after a seven-week winning streak, as worries about China’s economy outweigh indicators of tight supply. The seven-week price rally, driven by supply cuts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC +), was the longest streak of gains …
Read More »Oil reacts to China’s effort to ease economic concerns
Oil prices slightly surged earlier on Thursday after falling for three straight sessions as a result of the sliding US Dollar Index in addition to the significant efforts by China’s central bank to support the country’s real estate sector and overall economy following fears about potential economic slowdown in one …
Read More »WTI retreats over 2% on China’s economic slowdown
At the time of writing, the price of a barrel of WTI crude oil is $80.292. On the whole, it is down nearly -1.86%. In response to the economy’s sluggish recovery, China’s central bank lowers crucial lending rates, which affects the outlook for global oil consumption. Saudi Arabia and Russia’s …
Read More »WTI retreated below the $83.00 post soft CPI data
Soft inflation figures from the US and weaker US dollar contribute to limiting crude oil’s losses. Eyes now are focusing on the Fed speaker later during the US trading session. WTI’s outlook remains positive amid reports suggesting tighter global supplies.On Thursday’s session, the WTI crude saw more than 1% losses …
Read More »Oil prices are rising amid concerns about Chinese demand
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as lower supply as a result of production cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia offset concerns about slowing demand from China, the world’s largest crude importer, and a report showing an increase in US crude inventories. And state media reported that the Saudi cabinet confirmed …
Read More »Oil prices are falling due to Chinese data fueling concerns about demand
Oil prices fell in early trading on Wednesday, as concerns about slowing demand from China, the largest crude importer, increased after negative trade data, outweighing concerns about shrinking global supply in light of production cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia. Brent crude futures fell 17 cents, or 0.2 percent, to …
Read More »Chinese demand-linked concerns dragging WTI’s price down
WTI fell to a low below $80.00 and then jumped back above $82.00, clearing most of its daily losses. China reported weak Trade Balance data, with Exports and Imports coming in weaker than expected in July. The American crude oil is trading at $82.58 at the time of writing.A stronger …
Read More »WTI reverses gains on softer US, Chinese demand
The end of summer vacations in the US has led to lower demand for oil, with China’s recovery after lifting strict Covid-19 measures diminishing demand. Saudi Arabia and Russia’s extended crude oil production have cushioned WTI’s price drop, causing it to trade at $82.45, below its opening price of $83.26.The …
Read More »Oil continues its gains and hovers at the highest level in 4 months
Oil prices continued their gains on Monday, August 7, to touch their highest levels since mid-April, after Saudi Arabia and Russia, two of the major oil producers, pledged to continue cutting supplies for another month, aiming to continue balancing global markets and supporting prices. By 00:23 GMT, Brent crude futures …
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