On Monday, crude oil prices declined as a result of weak economic data from China and the possibility of interest rate hikes. Furthermore, higher supply from Russia has contributed to the overall downward trend in oil prices. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 4% to settle at $71.84 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude traded at $67.12 a barrel, declining by over 4% day-on-day.
read more... 13/06/2023
Crude oil prices dipped on Friday in anticipation of U.S. Federal Reserve meeting and potential interest rate increases. Hence, Brent crude decreased by 1.5% to settle at $74.79 a barrel. At the same time, WTI Crude traded 1.6% lower at $70.17 a barrel.
read more... 12/06/2023
Oil prices tumbled following a turbulent session on Thursday after reports, later denied by the White House, of an imminent agreement between the US and Iran on oil sanctions. Brent crude dropped by 1.3% to settle at $75.96 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude declined by about 2% closing at $71.29 a barrel.
read more... 09/06/2023
Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday as Saudi Arabia's surprise production cuts outweighed weak Chinese export data and rising US fuel inventories. Brent crude gained 0.9%, or $0.66, to settle at $76.95 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude traded up by 1.1%, or $0.79, closing at $72.53 a barrel.
read more... 08/06/2023
Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, as a bearish outlook continued to weigh on prices, with traders expecting Saudi Arabia's production cut not to extend beyond July, thereby easing supply concerns. Brent crude slipped by 0.5 % to settle at $76.29 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude traded at $71.74 a barrel, down by 0.6% day-on-day.
read more... 07/06/2023