Crude oil prices increased by more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday, ahead of the G20 summit later this month, when China and U.S. will try to negotiate softer trade tariffs. Tensions in the Middle East also lent support to prices. As a result, Brent crude rose by 2% to $62.14 a barrel, while WTI futures closed 3.8% higher at $53.90 a barrel.
read more... 19/06/2019
Crude oil prices declined on Monday weighed by fears of an economic growth slowdown amid international trade disputes between U.S., China and India. However, the recent attack on two oil tankers in the Middle East limited losses. As a result, Brent crude dropped by 1.7% to $60.94 a barrel, while WTI futures lost 1.1% to settle at $51.93 a barrel.
read more... 18/06/2019
Oil prices rose on Friday, after attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman increased supply concerns. Prices were tempered by worries that trade disputes will lead to higher global oil demand. Brent oil rose $0.7, or 1.1% to $62.01 a barrel. WTI crude surged by $0.23, or 0.4% to $52.51 a barrel.
read more... 17/06/2019
Crude oil prices rose on Thursday, after two oil tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman stoking fears of a new conflict between Iran and the United States, the latter blaming Tehran for the incident. As a result, Brent crude increased by 2.2% to $61.31 a barrel, while WTI futures closed 2.2% higher at $52.28 a barrel.
read more... 14/06/2019
Crude oil prices tumbled on Wednesday, amid higher U.S. crude inventories and poorer demand outlook. US-China trade negotiation also weighed on prices. As a result, Brent crude plunged by 3.7% to $59.97 a barrel, while WTI futures lost 4% to settle at $51.14 a barrel.
read more... 13/06/2019