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Daily (24.01.2022): Increased tensions at the border between Russia and Ukraine sent gas markets higher on Friday
Crude oil prices extended losses on Friday, pressured by declining stock markets in New York. Nevertheless, tensions between the United States and Russia over the situation in Ukraine capped losses. Thus, Brent oil edged 0.6% lower at $87.89 a barrel and WTI crude slipped by 0.5% to $85.14 a barrel.
read more... 24/01/2022
Daily (21.01.2022): European carbon prices surged by over 4% on Thursday, due to the highest number of auction bids in almost a year
Crude oil prices retreated on Thursday, pressured by an unexpected increase in US commercial crude stocks. However, extended constraints in global supply helped limit the downside. Thus, Brent oil slipped by merely 0.1% to $88.38 a barrel and WTI crude dropped by 1.6% to $85.55 a barrel.
read more... 21/01/2022
Daily (20.01.2022): Oil prices were bullish on Wednesday, supported by forecasts for stronger demand
Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday, as the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicted a rise in crude demand, despite the spread of the Omicron variant. Furthermore, the situation was exacerbated by the apparent inability of OPEC+ to meet its production targets. Thus, Brent oil gained 1.1% at $88.44 a barrel and WTI crude jumped by 1.8% to $86.96 a barrel.
read more... 20/01/2022
Daily (19.01.2022): Oil prices continued to trade around multi-year highs amid geopolitical tensions and tight supply outlook
Crude oil prices extended seven-year highs on Tuesday amid concerns about tightening supply and exacerbating geopolitical tensions. Supply worries mounted this week after Yemen’s Houthi group attacked the United Arab Emirates, escalating hostilities. As a result, Brent crude rose by 4.5% to settle at $87.51 a barrel. At the same time, the American WTI crude gained 5.2% at $85.43 a barrel
read more... 19/01/2022
Daily (18.01.2022): Brent oil reached its highest level since 2014 on Monday, lifted by supply disruptions and stronger demand
Oil prices strengthened on Monday, with Brent climbing to its highest in more than seven years, supported by a rise in demand and supply disruptions in Libya and Nigeria among others. Nevertheless, gains were limited by concerns over the Omicron variant. As such, Brent oil edged 0.5% higher at $86.48 a barrel and WTI crude increased by a mere 0.6% to $84.29 a barrel.
read more... 18/01/2022