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Daily (03.07.2020): Brent and WTI settled on Thursday at their highest levels since March amid lower U.S. unemployment rate
Crude oil futures posted a second consecutive day of gains on Thursday, with Brent and WTI hitting their highest levels since March 6, after a decline in U.S. unemployment rate and a sharp drop in crude stockpiles earlier this week. Hence, Brent crude for September delivery soared by $1.11, or 2.64%, to settle at $43.14 per barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude edged 83 cents higher, or 2.08%, to end at $40.65 per barrel.
read more... 03/07/2020
Daily (02.07.2020): EUAs soared briefly above the €28-level on Wednesday, to hit 11-month highs amid speculative buying
Crude oil futures gained ground on Wednesday amid a massive drawdown in U.S. crude stockpiles, suggesting that demand is improving. However, the surge in new coronavirus cases limited the market’s upside. Hence, Brent crude for September delivery rose by 88 cents, or 2.1%, to settle at 42.03 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude gained 55 cents, or 1.4%, to end at $39.82 per barrel.
read more... 02/07/2020
Daily (01.07.2020): The German Cal ’21 power at its highest level since the end of February, driven by economic optimism, higher carbon and coal prices
Oil prices reversed previous gains on Tuesday as Libya prepares to resume crude exports, intensifying concerns over a possible oversupply on the market. Hence, Brent crude for August delivery, which expired yesterday, fell by 56 cents, or 1.2%, to settle at $41.15. The more-active September contract lost 58 cents at $41.27 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude dropped by 43 cents, or 1%, to end at $39.27 a barrel. However, for the month, Brent and WTI gained 16.5% and 12.4% respectively.
read more... 01/07/2020
Daily (30.06.2020): NBP spot surged by 10.7% on Monday amid short system, cooler temperatures
Crude oil futures started the week on the front foot, as bullish equity market counterbalanced investors’ concerns over the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic and the return of containment measures, that could adversely affect demand. Hence, Brent crude rose by 69 cents, or 1.7%, to settle at $41.71 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude soared by $1.21, or 3.1%, to end at $39.70 a barrel.
read more... 30/06/2020
Daily (29.06.2020): Brent and WTI dropped by 2.8% and 3.2% for the week as the coronavirus spread is likely to cloud the demand outlook
Crude oil futures turned bearish on Friday as the spread of coronavirus in the U.S. and China are expected to hurt demand recovery. However, a record build-up in U.S. crude inventories added further pressure on the WTI crude price. Hence, Brent crude steadied at $41.02 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude fell by 23 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $38.49 per barrel. For the week, Brent dropped by 2.8%, while WTI crude shed by 3.2%.
read more... 29/06/2020