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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
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
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
Daily (23.02.2021): Oil prices settled at their highest levels since January 2020 amid a gradual recovery of U.S. crude output after winter storms
Crude oil futures rallied on Monday to settle at their highest levels in more than a year amid expectations of a slow recovery in output after last week’s deep freeze in Texas which cut U.S. crude production by as much as 40%. The gains were also attributed to expectations that OPEC+ would continue to curb output. Hence, Brent crude soared by $2.33, or 3.7%, to settle at $65.24 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude surged by $2.46, or 4.2%, to settle at $61.70 a barrel.
read more... 23/02/2021
Daily (19.02.2021): UK gas prices surged on Thursday amid diminishing storage levels, supportive technical indicators and stronger carbon prices
Oil prices retreated on Thursday, ending three sessions of increases, despite a larger than expected drop in crude stocks in the United States. The decline came amid speculation that OPEC+ may discuss an increase in production at their meeting early next month. Hence, Brent crude lost 41 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $63.93 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude fell by 62 cents, or 1%, to settle at $60.52 a barrel.
read more... 19/02/2021