Oil prices climbed on Monday, buoyed by hopes of stronger demand in the United States, which is betting on a drop in crude inventories over the summer, and by geopolitical risks. As a result, Brent crude increased by 1%, settling slightly above $86 a barrel, while WTI crude gained over 1% to end at $81.63.
read more... 25/06/2024
On Friday, oil prices retreated, weighed by a strong dollar and weakening economic activity in the Eurozone. Nonetheless, investors remain vigilant about the geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Hence, Brent crude edged 0.6% lower, reaching $85.24 a barrel. WTI crude slipped by about 0.7% to settle at $80.73.
read more... 24/06/2024
European Union countries agreed on a 14th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, diplomats said on Thursday, including their first restrictions on Russian gas.
read more... 21/06/2024
Oil prices surged to their highest closing levels in over a month as investors became more optimistic about the demand outlook. Hence, Brent crude rose by 2% to settle at $84.25 a barrel, while WTI crude reached $80.33, increasing by 2.4% day-on-day.
read more... 18/06/2024
Oil prices rose for the fourth time in five trading days as investors anticipated that last week’s decline was overdone and expected a surge in demand during the summer. Hence, Brent crude edged about 0.4% higher at $81.92 per barrel, while WTI crude closed 0.2% up at 77.90 per barrel.
read more... 12/06/2024