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Daily (20.02.2023): Oil prices continued their bearish evolution on Friday, despite forecasts of rising Chinese demand
Oil prices continued their bearish trend on Friday, despite forecasts of rising Chinese demand, as oil producers are expected to maintain current volumes of crude exports and OPEC+ agreement will continue until the end of the year. Thus, Brent crude oil posted a 2.5% day-on-day loss to settle at $83.00 a barrel.
read more... 20/02/2023
Daily (16.02.2023): EUAs hit a seven-session high on Wednesday, as traders are looking to liquidate their short positions
OPEC and the International Energy Agency both increased their demand forecasts for the year on Wednesday, shaking off the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) report of a large increase in U.S. crude inventories, which resulted in only a slight decline in oil prices. Hence, Brent crude oil edged down at $85.38 a barrel.
read more... 16/02/2023
Daily (31.01.2023): Energy prices turned bullish again on Monday
Oil prices dropped on Monday as investors are anticipating the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate announcement as well as the conclusion of the OPEC+ meeting. Hence, Brent crude oil has weakened by 2% to settle at $84.90 a barrel. Similarly, U.S. WTI crude ended at $77.90 a barrel, or a 2% daily loss.
read more... 31/01/2023
Daily (15.12.2022): European carbon prices extended losses on Wednesday amid expiring contracts
Crude oil prices rebounded on Wednesday following forecasts from OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA) of a rebound in demand over the next year, and as US interest rate hikes are expected to ease further alongside slowing inflation. Brent crude increased by $2.02, or 2.4%, to $82.70 per barrel, while U.S. WTI crude rose by $1.94 to $77.28 a barrel.
read more... 15/12/2022
Daily (06.12.2022): Oil prices dropped to their lowest levels since January amid OPEC decision to hold steady oil output
Crude oil prices dropped to the lowest level since January following OPEC’s decision not to cut production any further. Moreover, stronger-than-expected US economic data fuelled speculation that the Federal Reserve would keep its policy tight to fight inflation. Hence, Brent crude decreased by $2.89, or 3.4%%, to settle at $82.68 a barrel. WTI crude fell by $3.05, or 3.8%, to end at $76.93 a barrel.
read more... 06/12/2022