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Daily: German power prices at 4-month high on threat of new sanctions against Russia
Crude oil prices increased on Wednesday, as oil inventories in the U.S. dropped more than predicted and as geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe and the Middle East continued. Brent crude for September delivery boosted 70 cents to close at $108.03 and continued to rebound in post-settlement trade to hit $108.19 at 3:48 p.m. EDT (1948 GMT), while U.S. crude for September delivery boosted 73 cents to $103.12 a barrel.
read more... 24/07/2014
Daily: European coal prices increase on new wave of sanctions against Russia
Crude oil prices closed down after a nervous trading session on Tuesday as oil supplies remained untouched by continuing violence in Iraq, Ukraine and Gaza. Brent crude for September delivery dropped 35 cents to hit $107.33 a barrel, after having fluctuated between $107.20 and $108.40. U.S. oil for August delivery declined 17 cents to settle at $104.42 a barrel, down from a session high of $105.25.
read more... 23/07/2014
Daily: British prompt gas plunge on ample supply
Crude oil prices rallied on Monday as the West increased pressure on Russia over its involvement in the downing of Malaysia passenger jet last week. Brent crude for September delivery increased by 44 cents to settle at $107.68 a barrel. Prompt U.S. oil for August delivery boosted by $1.46 to close at $104.59 a barrel, as traders rushed to cover positions ahead of Tuesday's expiration. WTI price for September delivery soared 91 cents to settle at $102.86 a barrel.
read more... 22/07/2014
Daily: Crude oil prices rally on Malaysian airplane crash, Gaza conflict
Crude oil prices slipped in thin trade on Friday, but posted their firstly weekly increase in a month following the crash of the Malaysian plane over eastern Ukraine and as Israeli troupes invaded Gaza. Brent dropped 65 cents to close at $107.24 a barrel, reversing the previous day's gains. WTI crude slipped 6 cents to hit $103.13, after touching a session high of $103.94 and settling $1.99 higher on Thursday, a hike that partially reversed three weeks of losses.
read more... 21/07/2014
Daily: Crude oil prices jump on new Russia sanctions, jet crash
Crude oil prices rallied on Thursday, recovering from a weeks-long decline on new U.S. sanctions unveiled on Wednesday and after a Malaysian airliner was shot down over eastern Ukraine, considerably intensifying the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Brent crude for September delivery increased by 72 cents to settle at $107.89, while U.S. crude climbed for a second consecutive session, settling up $1.99 at $103.19 per barrel, its strongest point since mid-June.
read more... 18/07/2014