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Daily (23.01.2023): Oil prices increased by over 1% on Friday amid brighter demand outlook in China

Crude oil prices moved upwards on Friday amid the prospects of rising demand in China as the economy in the world’s biggest oil importer gradually bounces back from nearly three years of stringent Covid lockdowns despite increases in infections. Hence, Brent crude increased by $1.47, or 1.7%, to settle at $87.63 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude settled at $81.31 a barrel, gaining 98 cents, or 1.2% day-on-day.

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Daily (02.01.2023): European power prices fell on Friday amid surging wind generation and muted demand

Oil prices were bullish on Friday to end a volatile 2022, as Russia's war in Ukraine shook global markets, boosted global inflation, and fueled recession fears despite most economies emerging from coronavirus lockdowns. Consequently, Brent crude increased by 4.4% to $85.91 a barrel and WTI oil rose by 2.3% to $80.26 a barrel.

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Daily (02.09.2022): EUAs remained near five-week lows on Thursday due to fears about demand and an increase in supply this month

Oil prices fell on Thursday on worries that rising inflation and interest rate increases are reducing the fuel usage. The trend was exacerbated by more COVID-19 lockdowns measures in China. The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil settled at $92.36, down by 4.3%. WTI crude ended 3.3% lower at $86.61.

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(Daily 06.07.2022): Oil prices saw their biggest daily drop since March on Tuesday

On Tuesday, oil prices saw their biggest daily drop since March, as lockdowns in China and mounting concerns about a world recession reduced demand. Brent crude fell by 9.5% to settle at $102.77 a barrel, while WTI crude dropped by 9.9% to $99.5 a barrel.

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Daily (13.06.2022): European front-year electricity prices fell by over 2% on Friday amid bearish gas, carbon prices

Crude oil prices retreated on Friday after U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected and China imposed new COVID-19 lockdown measures. Hence, Brent crude decreased by 0.9% to settle at $122.01 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude declined by 0.7% to settle at $120.67 a barrel.

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