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Daily (22.11.2023): European carbon prices plummeted to a one-year-low amid weak auction and a bearish gas market
Oil prices changed slightly on Tuesday, reflecting a cautious market stance in anticipation of a weekend shortened by the Thanksgiving public holiday. The market is also marked by the highly awaited OPEC+ meeting scheduled for Sunday. Consequently, Brent crude ended at $82.45 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $77.77 per barrel.
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Daily (21.11.2023): European spot electricity prices surged by over 30% on Monday amid weaker wind, reduced nuclear availability, and a rising demand
Oil prices rallied further on Monday amid speculations that OPEC+ is considering deeper cuts at the 26 November meeting in Vienna. Consequently, Brent crude settled at $82.32 per barrel, up by 2% day-on-day. WTI crude climbed by 2.6% to end at $77.83 per barrel.
read more... 21/11/2023
EU extends state aid scheme for companies hit by rising energy prices
The European Commission on Monday (20 November) extended by six months to June 2024 a scheme enabling EU countries to help companies hit by energy price spikes caused by Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Daily (20.11.2023): Oil prices rebounded on Friday as the market's current attention is on the upcoming OPEC meeting this week
On Friday, oil prices bounced back after experiencing a significant drop the day before. The market's current attention is on the upcoming OPEC+ meeting this week, where there is potential for intervention to counteract the downward trend in prices. As a result, both contracts climbed by over 4%. Brent crude settled at $80.61 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $75.89 per barrel.
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Brussels readies ‘trade instruments’ to protect EU’s struggling wind industry
The European Commission is considering using its “trade instruments” as the EU’s wind industry continues to struggle with fierce competition from China, high raw material prices, rising interest rates, and slow permit-granting processes.
read more... 20/11/2023