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Daily (25.10.2023): Oil prices continued to decline by over 2% on Tuesday, as weak European data weighs
Crude oil prices extended losses yesterday as worries about a potential economic slowdown in the Eurozone intensified, driven by an unanticipated decrease indicated by the October PMI data. Nonetheless, Middle East tensions restrained the decline. As a result, Brent crude declined by about 2% to end at $88.07 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude traded 3.4% lower at $83.74 a barrel.
read more... 25/10/2023
Daily (24.10.2023): Oil prices decreased by over 2% on Monday, in response to reports of US diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East
Crude oil prices moved downwards yesterday, as the markets were optimistic that diplomatic efforts could defuse the conflict in the Middle East. Furthermore, persistent global issues, such as elevated debt levels and instability in the property sector, exerted additional pressure on prices. As a result, Brent crude declined by 2.5% to end at $89.83 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude traded 2.9% lower at $85.49 a barrel.
read more... 24/10/2023
Daily (23.10.2023): Gas prices extended gains on Friday amid colder weather, ongoing conflict in the Middle East and persisting supply concerns
Oil prices witnessed a minor decline on Friday in a market filled with uncertainty. This uncertainty stems from various factors, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the looming political crisis in the United States Congress. As a result, Brent crude stabilized at $92.16 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $88.08 per barrel, down 1.4% day-on-day.
read more... 23/10/2023
Daily (20.10.2023): Oil prices continued their steady rise, surpassing $92 a barrel on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East remain high
Oil prices resumed their rise on Thursday as the ongoing concerns regarding a possible crisis in the Middle East outweighed the potential rise in Venezuelan exports. Thus, Brent crude settled at $92.38 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $89.37 per barrel, both contracts trading 1% down day-on-day.
read more... 20/10/2023
Daily (19.10.2023): Oil prices saw a 2% uptick on Wednesday, boosted by Iran's call for an oil embargo against Israel and a decline in US crude stockpiles
Oil prices saw a 2% uptick on Wednesday, boosted by Iran's call for an oil embargo against Israel and a decline in US crude stockpiles driven by heightened exports and rising domestic demand. Hence, Brent crude settled at $91.45 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $88.32 per barrel.
read more... 19/10/2023