Crude oil prices increased on Monday following the extension of production agreements by OPEC+ countries, with Saudi Arabia planning additional cuts in July. Hence, Brent crude increased by 0.8% to settle at $76.71 a barrel. While WTI Crude edged 0.6% higher at $72.15 a barrel.
read more... 06/06/2023
Oil prices rose sharply on Friday amid strong US employment figures. Moreover, debt impasse has been finally overcome. Ahead of OPEC+ meeting, Brent crude rose by 2.5 % to settle at $76.13 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude traded at $71.74 a barrel, up by 2.3% day-on-day.
read more... 05/06/2023
Oil prices strongly rebounded on Thursday, following a key vote in favour of resolving the US debt ceiling impasse. Despite a rise in US oil inventories, Brent crude rose by 2.2 % to settle at $74.28 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude traded at $70.10 a barrel, up by 3% day-on-day.
read more... 02/06/2023
Oil prices slumped on Wednesday due to disappointing manufacturing data from China and a stronger U.S. dollar. Furthermore, the rise in oil inventories in the US this week by 5.202 million barrels also has weighed on prices. Hence, Brent crude settled at $72.66 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude traded at $68.09 a barrel.
read more... 01/06/2023
Oil prices plunged by about 5% on Tuesday, amid high Russian exports and slowing Chinese demand with the prospect of a standstill at Sunday's OPEC+ alliance meeting. Hence, Brent crude settled at $69.46 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude traded at $73.54 a barrel.
read more... 31/05/2023