Crude oil prices increased marginally on Tuesday amid continued supply concerns and unwillingness among OPEC nations to increase output noticeably. However, the gains were limited by coronavirus measures in China and fears of a new global recession. Hence, Brent crude rose by 0.5%, to settle at $114.65 a barrel. US WTI crude added 0.7% to $109.52 a barrel.
read more... 22/06/2022
Crude oil prices fell to a four-week low on Friday, as central banks in the US, UK and Switzerland raised interest rates to combat hiking inflation, sparking fears of a global economic recession. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 5.6%, to settle at $113.12 a barrel on Friday. U.S. WTI crude slumped by 6.8%, to settle at $109.56 a barrel.
read more... 20/06/2022
Crude oil prices increased to their highest levels in over a week in choppy trade on Thursday as traders assessed the prospect of more rate hikes against persistently tight supplies. New sanctions by United States on Iran lent further support. Hence, Brent crude rose by 1.1% to $119.81 a barrel. US WTI crude increased by 2%, to end at $117.58 a barrel.
read more... 17/06/2022
Crude oil prices pulled down on Wednesday following the US Fed’s decision to increase interest rates significantly. Hence, Brent crude decreased by 2.2% to settle at $118.51 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude fell by 3.04% to $115.31 a barrel.
read more... 16/06/2022
Oil prices lost ground on Tuesday as investors worried that the US Federal Reserve would raise interest rates sooner than expected. Hence, Brent crude decreased by 0.9%, to settle at $121.17 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude slipped by 0.7%, to settle at $118.93 a barrel.
read more... 15/06/2022