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Daily (18.06.2021): Oil prices took a breather from the long-lasting uptrend due to a strong Dollar and a hike in UK Covid cases
Crude oil prices retreated from their highest level in years on Thursday amid a strong U.S. Dollar after the U.S. Federal Reserve signaled it might raise interest rates as soon as 2023. The hike in new coronavirus cases in the UK put additional pressure on oil prices. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 1.8% to settle at $73.08 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude fell by 1.5% to end at $71.04 a barrel.
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Daily (17.06.2021): Crude oil prices strengthened on Wednesday amid declining US crude reserves
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, supported by declining crude reserves in the United States, according to the EIA’s weekly report. However, a fluctuating US dollar due to inflation concerns had limited gains. As a result, Brent oil edged 0.5% higher at $74.39 a barrel, while WTI crude closed on par with Tuesday’s settlement, at $72.15 a barrel.
read more... 17/06/2021
Daily (16.06.2021): European carbon prices dropped by 2.8% on Tuesday amid larger-than-expected German EUA allocation
Crude oil prices continued their steady uptrend on Tuesday, with the market still focusing on the increasing hopes of a post-coronavirus demand recovery, and even though numbers are rising again in the UK, the overall optimism is still dominating. Hence, Brent crude rose by 1.6% to settle at $73.99 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude increased by 1.8% to $72.12 a barrel.
read more... 16/06/2021
Daily (15.06.2021): Near-term electricity prices in Europe hit multi-year highs on Monday amid low wind, heat
Crude oil prices moved sideways on Monday, with the market still focused on the coronavirus recovery around the world, but the prolonging of restrictions in the UK tempered the gains. In the U.S., prices retreated slightly as the market seemed to focus on the next monetary policy meeting of the U.S. Central Bank (Fed), which begins on Tuesday. Hence, Brent crude rose slightly by 0.2% to settle at $72.86 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude steadied at $70.88 a barrel.
read more... 15/06/2021
Daily (14.06.2021): European power prices decreased on Friday amid strong renewable output and weaker CO2 markets
Oil prices rose on Friday, hitting fresh multi-year highs as an improved demand outlook continues to boost market sentiment. The rollout of the vaccine in North America as well as Europe is helping to restore demand, while crude supplies remain unchanged. Thus, Brent crude edged 0.2% higher at $72.69 a barrel. At the same time, WTI crude increased by 0.9% to settle at $70.91 a barrel.
read more... 14/06/2021