Crude oil prices continued to gain ground on Tuesday, boosted by progress on vaccine rollout that helped ease market concerns over a spiral virus outbreak. Hopes for a new stimulus package in the United States added further support to oil prices. Hence, Brent crude for February delivery rose by 47 cents, or 0.9%, to close at $50.76 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude for January delivery increased by 63 cent, or 1.3%, to settle at $47.62 a barrel. Both contracts posted their highest levels in nine months.
read more... 16/12/2020
Oil prices were pressured on Wednesday by a significant increase in US crude inventories. However, losses were limited amid hopes that the Covid-19 vaccine will boost oil demand. Brent oil ended leveled with Tuesday’s close at $48.86 a barrel, while WIT crude edged 0.2% lower at $45.52 a barrel.
read more... 10/12/2020
Wednesday, OPEC has reconfirmed its intentions to continue cutting production, thus supporting crude oil prices amid Covid-19 and demand worries. As a result, Brent crude for January delivery closed 1.4% up at $44.34 a barrel, while WTI crude edged 0.9% higher at $41.82 a barrel.
read more... 19/11/2020
Crude oil prices surged on Monday after Moderna’s report on the progress in its Covid-19 vaccine boosted the whole energy complex, with investors reacting to the prospect of life returning to pre-pandemic levels. Hence, Brent crude soared by $1.04, or 2.4%, to settle at $43.82 per barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude climbed by $1.21, or 3%, to end at $41.34 per barrel.
read more... 17/11/2020
Oil prices edged lower on Thursday as OPEC sees a gloomy outlook on demand for black gold. Losses, however, have been limited, as the EIA report showed a larger-than-expected drop in crude stocks in the United States. Brent crude for December delivery traded 0.4% lower at $43.16 a barrel, while WTI oil slipped by 0.2% to $40.96 a barrel.
read more... 16/10/2020