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Daily (29.03.2024): Oil prices climbed by about 2% on Thursday ahead of a long Easter weekendamid geopolitical tensions and supply concerns
On Thursday, oil prices increased ahead of a long weekend during which many markets will be closed. The rise was attributed to concerns about potential supply shortages from various regions around the world due to geopolitical tensions. Consequently, Brent crude rebounded by 1.6% to settle at $87.48 a barrel, while WTI crude stood at $83.17 a barrel, climbing by 2.2% day-on-day.
read more... 29/03/2024
Daily (27.03.2024): European Cal’25 power contracts lost ground on Tuesday amid bearish gas and carbon prices
On Tuesday, oil prices were rather stable to bearish, driven by a sharp price decline in refined products, following the restart of refineries in the United States after a maintenance period. Brent crude decreased by 1% to $86.25 a barrel, while WTI Crude slipped by 0.4% to $81.62 a barrel.
read more... 27/03/2024
Daily (26.03.2024): Carbon prices hit 2-month highs on Monday due to bullish gas prices
On Monday, oil prices ended higher, driven by prospects of reduced Russian crude oil production, following Ukrainian attacks on refineries. Brent crude increased by 2% at $86.75 a barrel, while WTI Crude rose by 2% to $81.95 a barrel.
read more... 26/03/2024
Daily (22.03.2024): European carbon prices fell to their lowest level in a week amid fading buying interest and bearish gas prices
Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, weighed by a stronger dollar and increased optimism of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Despite the relatively subdued stance conveyed by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) on Wednesday, indicating potential future reductions in interest rates, Brent crude oil stood at $85.78 a barrel, while WTI crude settled slightly above $81 a barrel.
read more... 22/03/2024
Daily (20.03.2024): Oil prices notched a minor increase on Tuesday amid continued attacks on Russia’s refineries and positive data from China
Crude oil prices extended gains yesterday due to ongoing attacks on Russia's refining infrastructure, positive macroeconomic data from China, as well as reports of decreasing US crude oil and gasoline inventories. As a result, Brent crude edged 0.6% higher to end at $87.38 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude rose by about 1% to settle at $83.47 a barrel.
read more... 20/03/2024