Crude oil prices moved downwards yesterday, as the markets were optimistic that diplomatic efforts could defuse the conflict in the Middle East. Furthermore, persistent global issues, such as elevated debt levels and instability in the property sector, exerted additional pressure on prices. As a result, Brent crude declined by 2.5% to end at $89.83 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude traded 2.9% lower at $85.49 a barrel.
read more... 24/10/2023
Oil prices witnessed a minor decline on Friday in a market filled with uncertainty. This uncertainty stems from various factors, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the looming political crisis in the United States Congress. As a result, Brent crude stabilized at $92.16 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $88.08 per barrel, down 1.4% day-on-day.
read more... 23/10/2023
Oil prices resumed their rise on Thursday as the ongoing concerns regarding a possible crisis in the Middle East outweighed the potential rise in Venezuelan exports. Thus, Brent crude settled at $92.38 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $89.37 per barrel, both contracts trading 1% down day-on-day.
read more... 20/10/2023
Oil prices saw a 2% uptick on Wednesday, boosted by Iran's call for an oil embargo against Israel and a decline in US crude stockpiles driven by heightened exports and rising domestic demand. Hence, Brent crude settled at $91.45 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $88.32 per barrel.
read more... 19/10/2023
Crude oil prices rose slightly yesterday, with markets feeling uncertain due to worries about the potential escalation of a broader conflict in the Middle East after the deadly blast at Gaza hospital. As a result, Brent crude edged 0.3% higher at $89.90 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude remained unchanged at $86.66 a barrel.
read more... 18/10/2023