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Daily (22.08.2023): French spot power surged dramatically by about 74% amid nuclear capacity cuts due to heatwave
Crude oil prices notched a small decrease on Monday despite lower-than-expected exports from Saudi Arabia and Russia. Additionally, global economic concerns weighed on prices. Thus, Brent crude edged 0.4% lower at $84.46 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude fell by 0.7% to settle at $80.72 a barrel.
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Daily (21.08.2023): Oil prices rose on Friday but lost ground for the week amid concerns over Chinese demand
Oil prices closed slightly higher on Friday but ended the week lower, with the market concerned about demand from China. The rise was mainly attributed to an expected drop in US crude oil inventories. Consequently, Brent crude increased by 0.8% to close at $84.80 a barrel, while WTI crude rose by over 1% to settle at $81.25 a barrel.
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Daily (18.08.2023): European carbon prices reached a three-week high amid speculative trading, reduced supply in August and positive technical indicators
On Thursday, oil prices experienced a recovery following three consecutive days of losses. The strength of the US economy and demand, along with tensions in the market, counteracted worries about the economic well-being of China. Thus, Brent crude increased by 0.8% to close at $84.12 a barrel, while WTI crude rose by 1.3% to settle at $80.39 a barrel.
read more... 18/08/2023
Daily (17.08.2023): Gas prices retreated on Wednesday as stable supplies outweighed Australian gas workers strike concerns
Oil prices declined on Wednesday, influenced by a robust dollar and declining in U.S. crude inventories, even though crude production reached its highest point in three years at 12.7 million barrels per day. Thus, Brent crude fell by 1.7% to close at $83.45 a barrel, while WTI crude traded 2% lower at $79.38 a barrel.
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Daily (16.08.2023): Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday amid various disappointing economic data surrounding Chinese economic outlook
Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday amid various disappointing economic data surrounding Chinese economic outlook. Worries about the stability of the U.S. financial system also contributed to the decline. As a result, Brent crude dropped by 1.5% to $84.89 a barrel, while WTI crude fell by 1.8% to settle at $80.99 a barrel.
read more... 16/08/2023