Oil prices climbed on Monday, propelled by the publication of OPEC+'s monthly report aimed at mitigating "exaggerated negative sentiments" regarding the global oil demand outlook. As a result, both contracts rose by about 1.4%. Brent crude settled at $82.52 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $78.26 per barrel.
read more... 14/11/2023
On Friday, oil prices experienced a notable upswing as investors took precautionary measures leading into the weekend, driven by uncertainties surrounding the Middle East conflict and the market's expectation of an extended OPEC+ production cut. Consequently, Brent crude settled at $81.43 a barrel, while WTI crude closed at $77.17 a barrel, both contracts climbing by about 2%.
read more... 13/11/2023
Oil prices recovered slightly on Thursday after falling to their lowest levels since July the previous day, with the market betting on an extension of OPEC+ cuts. Hence, Brent crude settled at $80.01 a barrel, while WTI crude closed at $75.74 a barrel, both contracts edging about 0.5% higher.
read more... 10/11/2023
On Wednesday, oil prices extended their decline, with Brent crude dropping below $80 a barrel for the first time since July. This drop was mainly driven by concerns about the bleak economic outlook in China and Europe, which heightened worries about global demand for oil. Consequently, Brent crude ended at $79.54 per barrel, while WTI crude stood at $75.33 per barrel.
read more... 09/11/2023
On Tuesday, oil prices extended their losses, primarily due to a negative indicator regarding Chinese exports. This development failed to inspire optimism among investors concerning the growth of the world's largest crude importer, China. As a result, both contracts plunged by over 4%. Brent crude settled at $81.61 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $77.37 per barrel.
read more... 08/11/2023