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Daily (14.03.2019): Electricity prices on the curve slumped by around 3% on Wednesday due to weaker coal and carbon markets
Oil prices rose on Wednesday following a strong decline in U.S. inventories and due to sanctions that stalled exports from Venezuela. Brent crude added $0.88, or 1.3%, to close at $67.55 a barrel. WTI futures settled 2.4% higher at $58.26 a barrel.
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Daily (8.03.2019): WTI futures rose by 0.8% on Thursday, buoyed by OPEC-led supply cuts and U.S. sanctions against Venezuela and Iran
Crude oil prices added ground on Thursday, supported by ongoing OPEC-led supply cuts and U.S. sanctions against Venezuela and Iran. However, record high U.S. crude production and uncertainty around global economic growth limited gains. Brent crude edged 0.5% higher at $66.30 a barrel, while WTI futures rose by 0.8% to $56.66 a barrel.
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Daily (27.02.2019): Brent crude rebounded on Tuesday on OPEC’s strong commitment to continue production cuts
Crude oil prices resumed their upward trend on Tuesday, stimulated by OPEC’s intention to proceed with production cuts until inventories will decrease to their five-year average, despite President Trump’s recent tweet. U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela and the official decision to restart Libya’s largest oilfield, EL Sahara, also lent support to prices. Brent oil rose by 0.7% to $65.21 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI futures struggled to pare earlier losses in a stabilizing market, settling at $55.50 a barrel.
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Daily (22.02.2019): Carbon prices plummeted by over 8% due to bearish concerns
Oil prices edged slightly down on Thursday after EIA reported a record level of U.S. crude oil inventories and crude exports since the start of 2018, amid ongoing concerns about slower global economic growth. However, the losses were limited by OPEC’s output cuts, U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan and Iranian oil imports, as well as the advancing U.S.-China trade talks. Brent oil almost steadied at $67.07 a barrel, while WTI crude was 0.4% down at $56.96 a barrel.
read more... 22/02/2019
Daily (21.02.2019): Oil prices hit new peaks on Wednesday, due to OPEC-supply cuts and US sanctions against Iran and Venezuela
Oil prices firmed on Wednesday, supported by output cuts from OPEC, U.S. sanctions against Iran and Venezuela, as well as strong equity markets. However, the sluggish global economic outlook could further weigh on prices. As a result, Brent crude climbed by 1% to 67.08 USD/bbl, while WTI futures rose by 1.9% to 57.16 USD/bbl.
read more... 21/02/2019