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Daily (16.09.2021): A fire at a UK-France power link led to massive gains for most of the European energy markets on Wednesday

Oil prices were bullish on Wednesday, lifted by a significant drop in US crude reserves, coupled with upwardly revised forecasts for demand from the International Energy Agency. As such, Brent oil climbed by 2.5% to $75.46 a barrel and WTI crude rose by 3.1% to $72.61 a barrel.

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Daily (15.09.2021): European Cal’22 power prices spiked to new record highs in tandem with gas

Oil prices set largely unchanged on Tuesday as concerns about Hurricane Nicholas’ threat to crude supply in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico faded. Hence, Brent crude ended rather stable at $73.60 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude was stable at $70.46 a barrel.

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Daily (14.09.2021): Crude oil prices climbed at their highest level in around 6 weeks as supply disruptions linger

Crude oil prices climbed to a six-week high on Monday as a slow return of production in the U.S. Gulf outweighs some bearish notes set by the OPEC. The producer’s group recently cut their demand growth outlook for the fourth quarter due to the impact of the Delta variant. Hence, Brent crude increased by 0.8% to settle at $73.51 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude rose by 1% to close at $70.45 a barrel.

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Daily (13.09.2021): European carbon prices slumped by nearly 3% on Friday, weighed by profit-taking and news on Nord Stream 2

Oil prices increased on Friday, on market optimism over improving Sino-US relations. At the same time, crude production in the Gulf of Mexico continues to suffer eleven days after the hurricane, lending additional support to prices. Hence, Brent oil gained 2.1% at $72.92 a barrel and WTI crude surged by 1.9% to $69.43 a barrel.

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Daily (10.09.2021): Gas markets extended record highs on Thursday, due to persisting supply concerns ahead of winter season

Oil prices fell on Thursday, following the announcement that China started using its internal strategic crude reserves in order to counteract the rising energy prices. Despite a drop in US crude and gasoline stocks, Brent oil lost 1.6% to end at $71.45 a barrel. WTI crude closed 1.7% lower at $68.14 a barrel.

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