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Daily (10.09.2021): Gas markets extended record highs on Thursday, due to persisting supply concerns ahead of winter season
Oil prices fell on Thursday, following the announcement that China started using its internal strategic crude reserves in order to counteract the rising energy prices. Despite a drop in US crude and gasoline stocks, Brent oil lost 1.6% to end at $71.45 a barrel. WTI crude closed 1.7% lower at $68.14 a barrel.
read more... 10/09/2021
Lotus to build £900m EV plant in Wuhan
Car manufacturer Group Lotus has launched a subsidiary, Lotus Technology, to advance electric vehicle (EV) technology – building its headquarters in Wuhan, China.
read more... 06/09/2021
Daily (25.08.2021): Crude oil prices rose on Tuesday amid easing demand fears
Oil prices continued to rise in yesterday’s session as China has rapidly brought local virus cases down to zero and traffic is showing signs of recovery, thus easing demand concerns. Brent crude increased by 3.4% to settle at $71.05 a barrel. At the same time, the American WTI crude ended 2.9% up at $67.54 a barrel.
read more... 25/08/2021
Daily (24.08.2021): Crude oil prices rebounded on Monday due to a weaker dollar
Oil prices strongly rebounded on Monday amid signs of improving situation in China. In addition, a weaker American dollar also provided some support to the crude markets. Despite demand concerns due to rising cases of the Delta variant, Brent oil soared by 5.5% to settle at $68.75 a barrel. The American WTI crude gained 5.6% at $65.64 a barrel.
read more... 24/08/2021
Daily (10.08.2021): Crude oil prices slumped to a three-week low on Monday amid new coronavirus restrictions in Asia
Crude oil prices slid to a three-week low on Monday as the new pandemic measures in Asia, especially China, the world-second largest oil consumer and largest crude importer, prompted fears of a demand slowdown. Hence, Brent crude fell by $1.66, or 2.4%, to settle at $69.04 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude shed by $1.80, or 2.6%, to settle at $66.48. Both benchmarks posted their lowest close since July 19.
read more... 10/08/2021