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Daily (11.09.2019): A strong rise in European gas and power prices on Tuesday following several bullish news
The abrupt firing of the combative U.S. national security advisor John Bolton raised a softer oil supply outlook, leading to a decline in oil prices on Tuesday. The news spurred speculations that U.S. might head for a potential de-escalation in tensions with Iran and an improved trade with Venezuela. However, gains were capped by earlier assurances of continued output cuts from OPEC and its allies. Consequently, WTI futures fell by 0.8% to 57.40 USD/bbl, while Brent crude edged down by 0.3% to 62.38 USD/bbl.
read more... 11/09/2019
Daily (27.08.2019): French spot power price hiked by more than 45% on higher demand predictions
Oil prices fell on Monday after France’s president rose hopes for an deal between the United States and Iran on nuclear standoff. Brent crude dropped by 1.1% to end at $58.70 a barrel. WTI crude lost 1% to close at $53.64 a barrel.
read more... 27/08/2019
Daily (13.08.2019): European carbon prices slumped by over 5% on Monday amid a weaker auction
Oil prices remained bullish on Monday, on expectations for deeper cuts of global oil supplies that might counterbalance the slowing growth of global crude demand driven by the U.S.-China trade dispute. Brent crude traded 0.1% up at $58.57 a barrel. At the same time, the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, along with a weakening dollar, pushed the WTI futures 0.8% higher at $54.93 a barrel.
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Daily (26.07.2019): EU carbon prices failed to hit the €30 mark on Thursday, as sellers unloaded inventory
Oil prices inched up on Thursday, bolstered by rising tensions between U.S. and Iran and a sharp drop in U.S. crude stockpiles. However, slower global economic growth that could reduce fuel demand limited gains. As a result, Brent crude edged 0.3% higher at $63.39 a barrel, while WTI futures closed 0.3% up at $56.02 a barrel.
read more... 26/07/2019
Daily (23.07.2019): European spot power prices soared by over 32% on Monday, due to an expected heatwave in the region
Crude oil prices strengthened on Monday on concerns for possible supply disruptions in the Middle East after Iran captured a British tanker last Friday. As a result, Brent crude rose by 1.3% to $63.26 a barrel, while WTI futures added 1% to settle at $56.22 a barrel.
read more... 23/07/2019