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Daily (12.07.2023): Oil prices rose by over 2% on Tuesday as production cuts by OPEC+ offset worries about the global economic outlook
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as production cuts by OPEC+ and a slight decline in the value of the US dollar counterbalanced worries about the global economic situation, which included indications of reduced demand from China. Thus, WTI crude traded 2.5% higher at $74.83 a barrel, while Brent crude increased by 2.2% to settle at $79.40 a barrel.
read more... 12/07/2023
Global energy demand to rise 23% by 2045
Global demand for all forms of energy is forecast to rise by 23% through 2045, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais told a Nigerian oil and gas conference on Tuesday.
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Daily (11.07.2023): Oil prices slipped by 1% on Monday amid ongoing concerns about global economy
On Monday, crude oil prices decreased amid continued global macroeconomic concerns. Sluggish economic recovery in China combined with ongoing macro uncertainty in the US outweighed production cuts from both Saudi Arabia and Russia. Thus, Brent crude slipped by 1% to settle at $77.69 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude dropped by 1.2% to end at $72.99 a barrel.
read more... 11/07/2023
Daily (06.07.2023): Oil prices continued to rise on Wednesday as Saudi Arabia and Russia mull extending voluntary supply cuts
Crude oil prices notched a small increase on Wednesday amid the news of further cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia. However, worries over a slowdown in the global economy and further hikes of interest rates have limited the rise. Hence, Brent crude edged 0.5% higher at $76.65 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude rose by 0.7% to end at $71.79 a barrel.
read more... 06/07/2023
Daily (04.07.2023): Oil prices fell slightly on Monday as global macroeconomic concerns persist
On Monday, crude oil prices decreased amid global macroeconomic concerns and possible further interest rate hikes. Thus, Brent crude slipped by 0.3% to settle at $74.65 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude dropped by 1.2% to end at $69.79 a barrel.
read more... 04/07/2023