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Daily (18.08.2021): Oil prices declined for the fourth day in a row on Tuesday, pressured by concerns over demand for black gold
Crude oil prices decreased slightly on Tuesday, on persisting concerns over Chinese demand amid weak economic data. Thus, Brent oil edged 0.7% down at $69.03 a barrel and WTI crude lost 1% to $66.59 a barrel.
read more... 18/08/2021
Daily (17.08.2021): EUAs strongly rebounded on Monday amid a bullish energy complex
Crude oil prices eased on Monday after data showed Chinese factory output and retail sales growth slowed sharply in July due to new restrictions. However, sources said that OPEC and its allies believe the markets do not need more oil than they plan to release in the coming months, limiting losses. As such, Brent crude fell by 1.7% to settle at $67.29 a barrel. At the same time, the American WTI lost 1.6% at $69.51 a barrel.
read more... 17/08/2021
Daily (16.08.2021): Oil prices lost 1% on Friday, on IEA's lowered forecast for global oil demand
Crude oil prices extended losses on Friday, on lowered forecasts for global oil demand from the IEA, due to the progression of the pandemic this year. Hence, Brent oil lost 1% at $70.59 a barrel and WTI crude fell by 0.9% to $68.44 a barrel.
read more... 16/08/2021
Daily (13.08.2021): Oil prices took a breather on Thursday amid fading expectations that global oil demand will outstrip supply
Oil prices steadied on Thursday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) said the spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus would slow the recovery of global oil demand. Hence, Brent crude slipped by 0.2% to settle at $71.31 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude lost 0.2% to end at $69.09 a barrel.
read more... 13/08/2021
Daily (12.08.2021): European carbon prices closed near record high levels on Wednesday, lifted by bullish energy markets
Oil prices strengthened on Wednesday, on investor hopes for more demand recovery, as well as optimism over global economic recovery. As a result, Brent oil rose by 1.2% to $71.44 a barrel and WTI crude gained 1.4% to settle at $69.25 a barrel.
read more... 12/08/2021