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Daily (16.10.2019): The EUAs spiked by around 6.4% on Tuesday after an optimistic breakthrough in Brexit process
Crude oil prices extended their fall on Tuesday, as the uncertain outlook for the Sino-American trade negotiations, coupled with indicators of an economic slowdown in China fueled worries over global crude demand. The high level of U.S. crude stocks added pressure on prices. Consequently, WTI futures lost 1.5% to close at $52.81 a barrel, while Brent crude traded 1% down at $58.74 a barrel. However, hopes for a timely Brexit deal and signals of possible oil supply cuts from OPEC reduced losses.
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Daily (11.10.2019): EU carbon prices climbed by 2.5% on Thursday, following positive negotiations between the UK and Ireland
Crude oil prices rebounded on Thursday, as OPEC pledges to take a supply decision for next year this December. Trade talks between U.S. and China to be held next week also lent support to prices. Hence, Brent crude rose by 1.3% to 59.10 a barrel, while WTI futures climbed by 1.8% on a daily basis to end at $53.55 a barrel.
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Daily (09.10.2019): European carbon prices reached EUR 23 a tonne on Tuesday, on worries over Brexit negotiations
Crude oil prices traded lower on Tuesday, after Donald Trump reported that a quick trade deal will unlikely happen soon. Meanwhile, oil prices were supported by protests in OPEC members Iraq and Ecuador, which threatened to disrupt their oil output. Hence, WTI futures fell by 0.2% to $52.63 a barrel, while Brent crude edged 0.2% down at $58.24 a barrel.
read more... 09/10/2019
Daily (02.10.2019): Brent crude dipped by over 3% on Tuesday, on fears of weakening crude demand
Crude oil prices continued their downward evolution on Tuesday, following the news that U.S. factory data dropped to an over 10-year low in September due to fewer exports in the context of the U.S.-China trade tensions. A subsequent fall in equities market put more pressure on prices. Pessimistic manufacturing and inflation data in the Euro zone also weighed on the market. On the supply side, the declines in oil output from OPEC, Russia and the U.S. could prevent further losses. Brent crude tumbled by 3.1% to $58.89 a barrel. WTI futures traded 0.8% lower at $53.62 a barrel.
read more... 02/10/2019
Daily (13.09.2019): Welding anomalies at French nuclear reactors supported spot gas and power prices across Europe
Crude oil prices had another bearish day, after Donald Trump denied the possibility on an interim U.S.-China trade deal. Comments by OPEC+ alliance that deeper cuts would not be decided before a meeting in December and ECB’s decision to cut its deposit rate also weighed on prices. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 0.7% to close at $60.38 a barrel, while WTI futures lost 1.2% to settle at $55.09 a barrel.
read more... 13/09/2019