Crude oil futures were flat aftermath a choppy trading on Wednesday, following a report indicating falling U.S. gasoline demand in the largest oil consumer in the world and an increase at the key Cushing, Oklahoma storage hub. Brent crude for October delivery boosted 22 cents to settle at $102.72 a barrel, after having fluctuated by $1 between $102.05 and $103.07. WTI crude increased 2 cents to close at $93.88 a barrel after settling 51 cents higher on Tuesday on upbeat U.S. economic data.
read more... 28/08/2014
Brent crude oil increased on Monday, while WTI crude dropped amid light trading, as geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and in Libya help offset plentiful supplies and expected weak demand after a set of pessimistic economic data from the United States and Europe. Brent crude augmented 36 cents to close at $102.65 a barrel, after hitting a 14-month low of $101.07 on August 19. U.S. crude slipped 30 cents to settle at $93.35 a barrel.
read more... 26/08/2014
U.S. crude oil futures dropped on Friday for a fifth consecutive week of declines, while Brent was pressured by a stronger dollar and ample supplies despite an intensification of tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
read more... 25/08/2014
Brent and WTI crude futures boosted on Thursday spurred by upbeat economic data from the United States after an ample supply outlook and as Chinese economic figures had earlier pressured prices. Brent crude for October delivery on Thursday climbed 35 cents to settle at $102.63, up from its session low of $101.21. U.S. crude for October delivery increased 51 cents to close at $93.96 a barrel, reversing earlier losses.
read more... 22/08/2014
Brent and U.S. crude recorded modest gains on Wednesday, after Brent rebounded from a 14-month low hit on Tuesday. Brent crude for October delivery boosted 72 cents to close at $102.28 a barrel. The expiring U.S. September crude contract raised 1.59$ to settle at $96.07, while the October crude rose 59 cents to settle at $93.45.
read more... 21/08/2014