Crude oil futures soared on Wednesday as signs that the spread of China’s coronavirus may be easing increased investors’ confidence. Brent crude for April delivery rose by $1.78, or 3.3%, to settle at $55.79 per barrel. U.S. WTI crude gained $1.23, or 2.5%, to close at $51.17.
read more... 13/02/2020
Crude oil prices rebounded on Tuesday from the 13-month lows, following a report unveiling that the number of new coronavirus cases in China declined, easing some fears about a weakening demand for black oil.
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Crude oil prices ended on a sour note on Friday, posting a fifth consecutive week of losses, after Moscow declared it needed more time mulling over deeper production cuts proposed by OPEC to deal with a sluggish energy demand.
read more... 10/02/2020
Crude oil prices rebounded on Wednesday, ending a five-day losing streak, as hopes for a possible cure for the new coronavirus out of China boosted the sentiment. Reports that OPEC + envisage deeper oil supply cuts also lifted prices.
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Crude oil prices tumbled on Tuesday, remaining in a bear market, weighed by the coronavirus impact on Chinese and global demand for black gold, despite OPEC+ measures to calm the oil market.
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