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Daily (10.09.2018): Carbon contracts posted a 10% weekly gain on Friday
Friday saw a steady evolution in oil prices, with U.S. crude dropping on weak global equity markets, while Brent saw an upward trend due to geopolitical factors, including violent protests in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. Brent crude price rose by 0.4% to close at $76.83 a barrel, resulting in a 0.8% decrease for the week. In spite of the fact that Iraqi protesters entered a 400,000 barrel per day oilfield facility operated by Lukoil and held two staff members hostage, WTI crude insignificantly slipped to trade at $67.75 a barrel.
read more... 10/09/2018
Daily (07.09.2018): Carbon Contracts gained more than 5% on Thursday, due to limited allowance supply
Oil crude prices extended losses on Thursday, on worries about China’s demand amid growing trade disputes. Moreover, gasoline and distillate stocks at Cushing, Oklahoma delivery hub were at their highest level in four years, pressuring prices. Brent crude decreased by 1% to close at $76.50 a barrel, while WTI crude slumped by 1.4% to $67.77 a barrel.
read more... 07/09/2018
Daily (31.08.2018): Europe power contracts on the curve gained due to higher prices for oil and gas.
Oil prices hiked on Thursday, after a decline in U.S. inventories and possible disruptions to oil supply from Iran and Venzuela. Brent crude surged by $0.63, or 0.8%, to trade at $77.77 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures rose by 13 cents to reach $69.64 a barrel. Oil prices hiked on Thursday, after a decline in U.S. inventories and possible disruptions to oil supply from Iran and Venzuela. Brent crude surged by $0.63, or 0.8%, to trade at $77.77 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures rose by 13 cents to reach $69.64 a barrel. Oil prices hiked on Thursday, after a decline in U.S. inventories and possible disruptions to oil supply from Iran and Venzuela. Brent crude surged by $0.63, or 0.8%, to trade at $77.77 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures rose by 13 cents to reach $69.64 a barrel.
read more... 31/08/2018
Daily (20.08.2018): Carbon contracts recovered on Friday, due to a bullish energy complex
Oil crude prices rose on Friday, but posted weekly losses, on concerns that a trade war might lead to a cut in oil demand. Brent crude closed 0.6% higher at $71.83 a barrel, or a 1.4% decline for the week. Meanwhile, WTI crude gained 0.7% to end at $65.91 a barrel, decreasing by 2.5% week-on-week.
read more... 20/08/2018
Daily (29.06.2018): European carbon contracts traded 1.6% lower on Thursday after recent gains
Oil supply shortage and higher demand after latest U.S. sanctions contributed to increase in prices on Thursday. Moreover, the draw in U.S. crude stocks also led to the upward evolution in prices. Brent crude soared by 0.3% to $77.85 a barrel, while WTI crude settled around 1% higher at $73.45 a barrel.
read more... 29/06/2018