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Daily (19.01.2024): Oil prices jumped by about 2% on Thursday amid supply tightness fears
On Thursday, oil prices jumped by around 2%, driven by indications of tightening supply and escalating crisis in the Middle East. Market participants noted that an increasing number of ships avoiding the Red Sea were beginning to disrupt flows, adding additional pressure to the market. Thus, Brent crude settled at $79.10, while WTI crude ended at $74.08 per barrel, both contracts marking a 2% daily increase.
read more... 19/01/2024
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Poland plans to set end date for coal power
Poland plans to set an end date for coal-fuelled power, the country's Secretary of State for Climate Urszula Zielinska said on Monday, marking a shift from the previous government's stance on climate change.
read more... 16/01/2024
Daily (11.01.2024): European carbon prices declined by around 3% on Wednesday amid bearish sentiment and notable increase in short positions
Oil prices fell by 1% on Wednesday due to a surprising rise in US crude inventories, causing concerns about the supply-demand balance. According to the report, US commercial crude inventories increased by 1.3 million barrels in the week ending January 5. As a result, Brent crude settled at $76.80, while WTI crude closed at $71.37 per barrel.
read more... 11/01/2024
EC clears EUR-2.9bn French tax credit scheme for green industries
The European Commission (EC) on Monday approved, under state aid rules, a EUR-2.9-billion (USD 3.17bn) French tax credit scheme to support the production of solar panels, batteries, wind turbines and heat pumps, as well as associated key components and critical raw materials.
read more... 10/01/2024
Daily (09.01.2024): Gas prices fell sharply on Monday amid forecasts of milder weather
On Monday, oil prices tumbled. The drop was attributed to Saudi Arabia's decision to reduce its tariffs as part of a strategic move to reposition itself amid uncertainties and increasing competition in the market. As a result, Brent crude settled 3.3% lower at $76.12, while WTI crude declined by more than 4% to stand at $70.77 per barrel.
read more... 09/01/2024