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Daily (19.05.2021): Fiercely falling carbon prices weighed on the European energy complex on Tuesday
Crude oil prices fell on Tuesday due to rising concerns about the coronavirus situation in Asia and amid ongoing talks between world powers on a revival of the Iran nuclear deal, which would bring more supply to the market. Hence, Brent crude moved 1.1% lower to settle at $68.71 a barrel, after initially having traded upwards above $70 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude declined by 1.2% to end at $65.49 a barrel.
read more... 19/05/2021
Daily (18.05.2021): European carbon prices retreated on Monday, but still hover above 56 EUR/tonne
Crude oil saw an upwards adjustment on Monday despite worsening coronavirus situation in Asia, with the market still hoping of a demand recovery. Hence, Brent crude increased by 1.1% to settle at $69.46 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude ended at $ 66.27 a barrel, notching a 1.4% gain day-on-day.
read more... 18/05/2021
UK launches carbon market – without link to Europe
Britain will start its own market for trading fossil fuel emission permits this week, but with no sign of a link to the European Union’s market, prices could end up being more volatile than the EU’s.
read more... 18/05/2021
Daily (14.05.2021): Carbon prices retreated by 1.5% on Thursday amid profit-taking as well as weak gas prices
Oil prices slumped on Thursday, retreating from 2-month highs amid deepening India’s coronavirus crisis and the resumption of a key U.S. fuel pipeline. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 3.3% to settle at $67.05 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude shed by 3.4% to $63.82 a barrel.
read more... 14/05/2021
Spanish parliament approves clean energy bill
Spain's parliament approved Thursday a clean energy bill aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 in line with EU targets, while also banning the sale of fossil fuel vehicles by 2040.
read more... 14/05/2021