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Daily (04.08.2020): Oil prices added near 2% on Monday amid upbeat economic data
Crude oil futures ended higher on Monday after a session start in the red as the rise in production from OPEC+ members came into effect, adding to the virus woes. However, oil prices got a boost from positive manufacturing and industrial data across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Hence, Brent crude soared by 63 cents, or 1.5%, to settle at $44.15 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude rose by 74 cents, or 1.8%, to end at $41.01 a barrel.
read more... 04/08/2020
Daily (20.07.2019): European CO2 prices jumped by over 4% on Friday due to a stronger auction
Crude oil prices slipped on Friday, as US reported a record high increase in daily Covid-19 cases, while OPEC+ claimed to add supplies starting from August. In this context, Brent crude edged 0.5% lower at $43.14 a barrel. WTI futures settled 0.4% down at $40.59 a barrel.
read more... 20/07/2020
Daily (17.07.2020): EUAs plummeted by over 7% on Thursday due to robust auction supply
Crude oil futures fell by about 1% on Thursday, but held above the $40 mark amid a weaker demand outlook underscored by the OPEC+ alliance’s decision to ease production cuts from August. Moreover, resurgent coronavirus cases in the U.S. weighed on oil prices. Hence, Brent crude for September delivery declined by 42 cents, to settle at $43.37 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude slipped by 45 cents, to close at $40.75 a barrel.
read more... 17/07/2020
Daily (16.07.2020): A sharp drop in U.S crude stocks boosted oil prices by over 2% on Wednesday
Oil prices added momentum on Wednesday, driven by a sharp decrease in U.S crude stocks. However, OPEC’s and its oil-producing allies plan to boost supply from August to meet an expected rebound in demand limited the gain. In this context, the International benchmark Brent crude settled 2.1% higher at $28.85 a barrel. Similarly, WTI, the U.S. benchmark, rose by 2.3%, or 91 cents, to settle at $41.20 a barrel.
read more... 16/07/2020
Daily (15.07.2020): Oil prices ended slightly higher on Tuesday as OPEC+ complied with the agreed output cuts in June
Crude oil futures posted minor gains on Tuesday amid evidence that OPEC+ complied 107% of agreed oil output cuts in June. However, surging COVID-19 cases globally and mounting tensions between the U.S. and China continue to weigh on oil prices. Hence, Brent crude added 18 cents, or 0.4%, to close at $42.90 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude rose by 19 cents, or 0.5%, to settle at $40.29 a barrel.
read more... 15/07/2020