OPEC CRUDE OIL
Crude oil prices at two-month highs. What is causing the surge? Crude oil prices rose 6% in June due to OPEC+ production cuts and US summer fuel demand. WTI, Brent, and MCX futures gained. Geopolitical risks, hurricanes, like Hurricane Beryl, influenced prices. Energy agencies predict slower oil demand growth an...
08 Jul, 2024, 10.37 AM ISTOil prices on track for fourth straight week of gains Oil prices stabilized in Asian trade, set for a fourth week of gains amid strong U.S. summer demand and supply concerns. Brent and WTI prices rose. Russia's Rosneft and Lukoil to cut July exports. Saudi Aramco lowered Asian prices. Sentiment boosted...
05 Jul, 2024, 08.03 AM ISTBrent crude above $87 at highest levels since April Brent crude prices reach a 3-month high at $87 due to a significant drop in US inventories. Market sees gains supported by dollar weakness and improved US fuel demand outlook. However, economic worries persist with unexpected German industrial order...
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Brent crude oil holds above $87 a barrel Brent crude futures fell 29 cents (0.3%) to $87.05 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 40 cents (0.5%) to $83.48 amid thin trading due to the U.S. Independence Day holiday. In the previous session, Brent rose 1.3% ...
05 Jul, 2024, 12.05 AM ISTOil inches higher on summer demand outlook Oil prices rose on supply deficit forecasts and OPEC+ cuts amid global economic challenges. Traders are cautious about rising non-OPEC+ output. Monitoring includes China's oil demand, the Atlantic hurricane season, and the impact of Hurricane Beryl.
01 Jul, 2024, 07.33 AM ISTHedge funds rebuild oil position after OPEC⁺ round trip: Kemp Navigating through diverse commodities, my investment strategy adapted to changing market conditions. From crude oil to natural gas, I observed shifts in positions and prices, reflecting resilience and caution. The market's response to OPEC+ reassur...
26 Jun, 2024, 07.53 AM ISTOil extends losses as strong dollar weighs on commodities markets Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Monday due to a stronger dollar and concerns of higher interest rates. Brent crude futures slid to $84.84 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were at $80.34. Geopolitical risks in the Mi...
24 Jun, 2024, 08.10 AM ISTOil up on firming demand, Mideast tensions underpin risk premium Oil prices rose on Tuesday due to a stronger demand outlook and investor confidence in OPEC+ producers. Global benchmark Brent crude futures and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up, closing at their highest since April.
18 Jun, 2024, 08.04 AM ISTOil slips on dollar's strength from US jobs data Oil prices slipped on Monday due to a stronger dollar and delayed interest rate cuts following strong U.S. jobs data. Developments in Iraq, including progress in oil export talks with the Kurdistan region, impacted market sentiment.
10 Jun, 2024, 07.51 AM ISTOil dips on deflated US interest rate cut expectations, OPEC+ decision Oil prices fell for a third consecutive week as investors considered OPEC+ reassurances and the latest U.S. jobs data impacting Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
08 Jun, 2024, 09.35 AM ISTOil prices climb as OPEC+ reassures markets, ECB cuts interest rate Oil prices rose as OPEC+ members Saudi Arabia and Russia hinted at output adjustments. Brent crude futures reached $80.03 per barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures hit $75.71. Europe's interest rate cut raised expectations of a simi...
07 Jun, 2024, 08.25 AM ISTOil rises on strengthening Fed rate cut expectations Oil prices rose in Asian trading on rising expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September and a rebound from a selloff linked to growing U.S. inventories and an OPEC+ supply increase.
06 Jun, 2024, 08.06 AM ISTOil slips for sixth consecutive day on big builds in US oil, fuel stocks Oil prices decline as U.S. stockpiles rise, OPEC+ plans supply boost. EIA's upcoming report on stockpiles awaited for market impact.
05 Jun, 2024, 07.38 AM ISTOil prices extend losses on worries of supply rising later in 2024 Oil prices fell with Brent crude at $78.16 and U.S. West Texas Intermediate at $74.05. OPEC+ extended output cuts into 2025. GasBuddy data indicated a decline in U.S. gasoline prices.
04 Jun, 2024, 07.46 AM ISTOPEC+ says goodbye to its $100-a-barrel oil quest The OPEC+ cartel appears to be shifting away from its pursuit of $100-a-barrel oil, announcing a deal to gradually increase production through 2025. This move could lower oil prices and ease global inflation, impacting market dynamics and Saudi Arab...
03 Jun, 2024, 10.52 AM ISTOil prices slip despite OPEC+ production cut extension Oil prices fell as OPEC+ extended output cuts, impacting Brent and WTI futures. Goldman Sachs analysts view meeting as bearish. Gaza conflict mediators urge Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Israel considers alternative to Iran-backed group.
03 Jun, 2024, 07.43 AM ISTOil prices down on demand woes as markets await U.S crude stockpiles data Oil prices down on Thursday as markets await U.S. crude oil stockpiles data. Brent futures at $83.52 a barrel, U.S. WIT crude at $79.19. API figures show inventory changes.
30 May, 2024, 07.01 AM ISTOil rises as major producers expected to keep output cuts in place Oil prices rose on expectations of production cuts by major producers at a meeting this Sunday as fuel consumption is set to increase with the start of the peak summer demand season.
29 May, 2024, 07.06 AM ISTReliance signs deal with Russia's Rosneft to purchase oil in roubles Reliance Industries has signed a one-year deal with Russia's Rosneft to purchase at least 3 million barrels of oil monthly in roubles. This agreement, following President Putin's push for alternative financial systems amid Western sanctions, secures...
28 May, 2024, 04.57 PM ISTOil prices little changed as markets look to OPEC+ meeting Oil prices in holding pattern ahead of OPEC+ meeting on June 2 to discuss maintaining output cuts. Brent crude contract inches up to $82.23 a barrel in early Asian trading.
27 May, 2024, 07.13 AM IST