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Daily: European spot power prices spurred by tight thermal capacity, healthy demand
U.S. crude futures posted a modest fall on Friday after U.S. government data on Wednesday showed a drop in crude supplies last week for the first time since late March, even if total supplies are still at record highs. Meanwhile, Brent crude inched down as traders were pending for further developments in the Ukrainian crisis.
read more... 12/05/2014
Daily: British gas prices drop amid low demand, LNG ample imports
U.S. crude oil futures ended nearly unchanged on Tuesday, but rebounded after the settlement trade closure after the industry group the American Petroleum Institute unveiled that crude inventories fell the previous week, challenging analysts’ expectations for an increase. Meanwhile, Brent crude prices declined on Tuesday dragged down by the restart in Libyan supply.
read more... 07/05/2014
Daily: British wholesale natural gas hovers near three-year lows on low demand
Brent crude dropped towards $108 a barrel on Thursday, close to its lowest level in more than two weeks, as flat data in China, a possible oil increase in Libya's oil supply and record-high in U.S. stockpiles impacted prices. Brent crude for June delivery slipped 3 cents to $108.04 a barrel by 03:24 GMT, after a 0.8 percent decline in the previous session to end at its lowest settlement since April 11. Meanwhile, U.S. crude for June delivery declined 7 cents to $99.67 a barrel, after having decreased 1.5 percent on Wednesday to settle at its lowest level since April 2.
read more... 02/05/2014
Daily: European carbon allowances near to one-month high on reduced supply
Brent crude futures increased over a dollar a barrel on Thursday on reciprocal incrimination of aggression by Ukraine and Russia, intensifying concerns over eventual oil supplies, while optimistic economic data in the U.S. showed stronger demand.
read more... 25/04/2014
Daily: U.S. crude oil jumps to about 6-week high on stronger gasoline demand
U.S. crude oil rocketed to near a six-week high on Friday, encouraged by solid gasoline demand and a positive consumer confidence report, but gains were slashed by profit taking and falling demand forecast, published by IEA. Meanwhile, Brent crude prices dropped on Friday, dragged down by Russia’s warnings that it could cut Ukraine’s natural gas supply.
read more... 14/04/2014