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Daily (21.08.2023): Oil prices rose on Friday but lost ground for the week amid concerns over Chinese demand
Oil prices closed slightly higher on Friday but ended the week lower, with the market concerned about demand from China. The rise was mainly attributed to an expected drop in US crude oil inventories. Consequently, Brent crude increased by 0.8% to close at $84.80 a barrel, while WTI crude rose by over 1% to settle at $81.25 a barrel.
read more... 21/08/2023
Daily (18.08.2023): European carbon prices reached a three-week high amid speculative trading, reduced supply in August and positive technical indicators
On Thursday, oil prices experienced a recovery following three consecutive days of losses. The strength of the US economy and demand, along with tensions in the market, counteracted worries about the economic well-being of China. Thus, Brent crude increased by 0.8% to close at $84.12 a barrel, while WTI crude rose by 1.3% to settle at $80.39 a barrel.
read more... 18/08/2023
Daily (15.08.2023): European carbon prices reached a two-week high on Monday amid forecasts of a heatwave and dropping renewables generation
Oil prices saw a decline on Monday due to economic concerns surrounding China, the biggest consumer of crude oil. The focus shifted to China's struggles in achieving post-pandemic economic recovery, outweighing the impact of the tightening global oil supply. As a result, Brent crude fell by 0.7% to $86.21 a barrel, while WTI crude dropped by 0.8% to settle at $82.51 a barrel.
read more... 15/08/2023
Daily (02.08.2023): European carbon prices hit a seven-week low on Tuesday amid heavy selling
Oil prices retreated on Tuesday, affected by a further acceleration in the dollar and a disappointing Chinese indicator: China’s industrial activity contracted in July to its lowest level for six months, while economists were expecting a slight expansion. Thus, WTI crude ended 0.5% lower at $81.37 a barrel, while Brent crude fell by 0.8% to settle at $84.91 a barrel.
read more... 02/08/2023
Daily (26.07.2023): Oil prices surged to a three-month high on Tuesday, driven by China's new stimulus measures
Oil prices surged for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, hitting a three-month peak, driven by indications of reduced oil supplies and reassurance from Chinese authorities about their commitment to strengthen the economy, leading to a positive market sentiment. Thus, WTI crude traded 1.1% higher at $79.63 a barrel, while Brent crude rose by 1% to settle at $83.64 a barrel.
read more... 26/07/2023