Latest news
Daily (18.08.2017): European carbon prices hit €6 on Thursday to reach a new 5.5-month high
Oil prices rose on Thursday as the EIA data showed commercial U.S. crude stocks have dropped by almost 13%, being at present lower than in 2016. Traders consider that the oil market is becoming more balanced and U.S. stocks might fall below the 5-year average in next 2 months. However, increasing U.S. output has been undermining efforts by the OPEC and non-OPEC producers to drain a global fuel glut. Brent edged up by 1.5% to $51.03 a barrel, while WTI price surged by 0.66% to end at $47.09 a barrel.
read more... 18/08/2017
Daily (17.08.2017): Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday amid gasoline inventories decline
Oil prices were volatile on Wednesday, even though U.S. crude inventories dropped for a 7-th consecutive week to their lowest level since January 2016, according to latest EIA data. However, gasoline inventories did not decline as expected, and the data also showed that U.S. domestic crude output rose adding to global oversupply. On the demand side, analysts see a gradual slowdown in fuel consumption growth.
read more... 17/08/2017
Daily (09.08.2017): Oil prices were bearish on Tuesday due to higher oil exports
Oil prices were bearish on Tuesday on increasing exports from United States, Libya and Nigeria. A recent recovery in Libya's oil output, and higher production in Nigeria, have complicated OPEC's efforts to curb supply. The U.S. EIA petroleum status report will be published on Wednesday, giving details on stockpiles and refinery runs that are expected to decline. Brent crude decreased by 0.44% to close at $52.14 a barrel, while WTI price fell by 0.45% to end at $49.17 a barrel.
read more... 09/08/2017
Daily (03.08.2017): European carbon contracts grew by 2.4% to 2-weeks high on Wednesday.
Oil prices were bullish on Wednesday. Crude inventories in the US fell about half the decline EIA analysts had expected and strong refinery runs continued to boost demand for crude, supporting the prices. Brent crude jumped by 1.12% to close at $52.36 a barrel, while WTI price rose by almost 0.9% to close at $49.59 a barrel.
read more... 03/08/2017
Daily (18.07.2017): UK gas price jumped by almost 7% on Monday on high exports to the continent
Oil prices fell on Monday for the first time in the last six sessions. In a monthly report released on Monday, the U.S. EIA estimated a rise in August oil production from seven major US shale players, compared with July, with the Permian Basin expected to see the largest output climb. Brent crude decreased by 1% to close at $48.42 a barrel, while WTI price dropped by 1.12% to end at $46.02 a barrel.
read more... 18/07/2017