Oil prices posted a sharp decline by about 4% on Tuesday, hitting a 6-month low, weighed down by fears of an oversupply of crude, a gloomy global economic outlook and US inflation that is not slowing down as easily. The Fed, the ECB and the BoE are all set to unveil interest rate decisions this week as investors await their impact on the global economy and oil demand. Hence, Brent crude settled at $73.324, while WTI crude closed at $68.61 per barrel.
read more... 13/12/2023
On Monday, oil prices saw a modest increase as investors were cautious in anticipation of a week filled with market reports and decisions on monetary policy. As a result, Brent crude closed slightly above $76, while WTI crude ended at $71.32 per barrel.
read more... 12/12/2023
Oil prices rebounded on Friday following a meeting between Russian President and Saudi Crown Prince, where they emphasized the importance of energy cooperation and the need for all countries to adhere to the OPEC+ agreement. Consequently, Brent crude ended at $75.84 per barrel, while WTI crude closed at $71.23 per barrel, both contracts jumping by more than 2%.
read more... 11/12/2023
On Thursday, oil prices experienced a minor decline as the bearish sentiment persisted, driven by indications of weakened global demand, particularly from China, the largest oil importer globally. Nevertheless, declining U.S. stocks limited losses. Thus, Brent crude settled at $74.05 per barrel, while WTI crude closed at $69.34 per barrel.
read more... 08/12/2023
On Wednesday, oil prices plunged by around 4%, hitting a fresh five-month low, as the market struggled to identify catalysts for a potential rebound. Consequently, Brent crude ended at $74.30 per barrel, while WTI crude finished below the $70 threshold at $69.38 per barrel.
read more... 07/12/2023