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Dramatic Shift in U.K.’s Power Mix Lies Ahead as Nuclear Fades

The U.K.’s power generation mix will see a dramatic shift from 2024 as output from its nuclear units is forecast to fade out sooner than anticipated.

read more... 12/03/2021

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Daily (08.03.2021): Oil prices closed at their highest levels in two years on Friday after OPEC+ decision to keep output steady in April

Crude oil futures rallied to their highest levels in nearly two years on Friday following a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report and a surprise decision by OPEC and its allies not to increase supply in April. Hence, Brent crude surged by $2.62, or 3.9%, to settle at $69.36 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude soared by $2.26, or 3.5%, to end at $66.09 a barrel. For the week, Brent gained 4.9%, while WTI jumped by 7.5%.

read more... 08/03/2021

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Daily (03.03.2021): Oil prices tumbled to two-week lows on Tuesday amid expectations that OPEC will boost output

Crude oil prices remained on the back-foot for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday amid expectations that OPEC+ producers will ease supply curbs at their meeting later this week as the global oil demand shows signs of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 99 cents, or 1.6%, to settle at $62.70 a barrel, its lowest close since Feb. 12. U.S. WTI crude fell by 89 cents, or 1.5%, to $59.75, its lowest settlement since Feb. 19.

read more... 03/03/2021

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Daily (02.03.2021): Oil prices fell sharply on Monday amid jitters that OPEC will raise output

Crude oil futures extended losses on Monday amid supply concerns ahead of the OPEC+ key meeting on Thursday, rising output from Venezuela, and weak crude demand from China. Hence, Brent crude settled at $63.69 a barrel, dropping by $2.44, or 3.7%. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude fell by 0.86 cents or 1.4%, to end at $60.64 a barrel.

read more... 02/03/2021

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Daily (26.02.2021): Brent crude rally take a breather, while U.S. WTI crude ends at its highest since May 2019

Crude oil prices diverged on Thursday, with Brent crude steadying after a period of optimism amid concerns over OPEC+’s willingness to continue output cuts grow. In contrast, U.S. WTI crude gained ground, spurred by optimism of quickly depleting global oil inventories. Hence, Brent crude lost 0.2% to settle at $66.88 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude rose by 0.5% to 63.53 a barrel, marking its highest finish since May 2019.

read more... 26/02/2021

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