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Daily (16.03.2021): Oil prices softened on Monday data amid fears of slow recovery in demand
Oil prices pulled back from gains notched on strong Chinese data and ongoing supply restraint from OPEC+ group as the likelihood of a new round of lockdowns in Europe due to increasing coronavirus cases raised concerns over a possible setback in energy demand. Hence, Brent crude lost 0.5% to settle at $68.88 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude ended at $65.39 a barrel, declining by 0.5% day-on-day.
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Daily (03.03.2021): Oil prices tumbled to two-week lows on Tuesday amid expectations that OPEC will boost output
Crude oil prices remained on the back-foot for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday amid expectations that OPEC+ producers will ease supply curbs at their meeting later this week as the global oil demand shows signs of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 99 cents, or 1.6%, to settle at $62.70 a barrel, its lowest close since Feb. 12. U.S. WTI crude fell by 89 cents, or 1.5%, to $59.75, its lowest settlement since Feb. 19.
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Daily (24.02.2021): Oil prices stable after record highs, but general bullish sentiment is surrounding the market
Crude oil prices diverged on Tuesday, but ended rather flat after hitting fresh 2021 highs amid a lack of major events to impact the oil sellers. Hence, Brent crude added 0.2% to settle at $65.37 a barrel, buoyed by signs that global coronavirus restrictions were being eased. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude steadied at $61.67 a barrel amid uncertainty about the return of Texas crude production and concerns about the pace of a U.S. economic recovery.
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Daily (27.01.2021): Milder-than-normal weather forecasts dragged down European spot power prices on Tuesday
Crude oil futures ended on a mixed note on Tuesday amid persisting worries over coronavirus infection rates and indecision about the highly-anticipated $1.9 trillion Fed pandemic relief package. Hence, Brent crude steadied at $55.91 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude lost 0.3% at $52.61 a barrel.
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Daily (26.01.2021): British gas prices tumbled on Monday amid milder weather, weaker energy complex in Europe
Crude oil prices increased on Monday to hit their highest level in a week, with investors weighing the impact of supply curbs from Iraq and Libya on the near-term outlook against coronavirus lockdowns. Iraq is pledging to curb output in January and February after pumping more than its OPEC+ quota last year, while Libyan guards halted some crude exports after a pay dispute. Hence, Brent crude rose by 47 cents, or 0.9%, to settle at $55.88 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude added 50 cents, or 1%, to end at $52.77 per barrel.
read more... 26/01/2021