Oil prices saw another day of losses on Thursday as investors remained concerned about a possible return of Iranian supply, the rise of U.S. crude stocks and rising coronavirus figures in Asia. Hence, Brent crude shed by $1.55, or 2.3% to settle at $65.11 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude declined by $1.42, or 2.2% to end at $61.94 a barrel.
read more... 21/05/2021
Crude oil prices fell to their lowest in three weeks, on worries that surging COVID-19 cases in Asia would reduce oil demand. Moreover U.S. inflation fears could slow economic growth, also weighing on prices. Thus, Brent crude fell by nearly 3% to settle at $ 66.66 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude declined by 4.1% to end at $63.36 a barrel.
read more... 20/05/2021
Crude oil prices fell on Tuesday due to rising concerns about the coronavirus situation in Asia and amid ongoing talks between world powers on a revival of the Iran nuclear deal, which would bring more supply to the market. Hence, Brent crude moved 1.1% lower to settle at $68.71 a barrel, after initially having traded upwards above $70 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude declined by 1.2% to end at $65.49 a barrel.
read more... 19/05/2021
Crude oil saw an upwards adjustment on Monday despite worsening coronavirus situation in Asia, with the market still hoping of a demand recovery. Hence, Brent crude increased by 1.1% to settle at $69.46 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude ended at $ 66.27 a barrel, notching a 1.4% gain day-on-day.
read more... 18/05/2021
Crude oil prices rebounded on Friday, lifted by prospects of strong demand recovery the United States and a weaker dollar. Brent oil rose by 2.5% to $68.71 a barrel and WTI crude was 2.4% up at $65.37 a barrel.
read more... 17/05/2021