On Thursday, oil prices declined, erasing previous increases due to economic concerns, which offset the rising tensions in the Middle East. Additionally, a 1.2-million-barrel increase in U.S. crude inventories put further pressure on prices. Hence, Brent crude tumbled by about 4% to settle at $78.70, while WTI crude declined by about 3% to stand at $73.82 per barrel.
read more... 02/02/2024
Oil prices declined on Wednesday, weighed by a sluggish Chinese economy despite the many ongoing tensions around the world. As a result, Brent crude fell by about 1.4% to settle at $81.71, while WTI crude tumbled by about 2.5% to close at $75.85 per barrel.
read more... 01/02/2024
Oil prices ended mixed on Tuesday as concerns over global oil demand offset ongoing supply concerns due to Middle East tensions. Consequently, Brent crude rose by about 0.6% to settle at $82.87, while WTI crude retreated by about 0.5% to close at $77.82 per barrel.
read more... 31/01/2024
On Monday, oil prices fell on Monday as concerns about heightened tensions in the Middle East were balanced out by the liquidation of China's major real estate developer, perceived as a discouraging indication for demand. As a result, Brent crude settled 1.4% lower at $82.40, while WTI crude dropped by about 1.6% to stand at $76.78 per barrel.
read more... 30/01/2024
Oil prices closed higher on Friday following an attack on a British tanker by Yemeni Houthi rebels, reigniting concerns about potential disruptions to Middle Eastern oil supplies. Consequently, Brent crude settled 1.4% higher at $83.55, while WTI crude ended at $78.01 per barrel, marking around a 1% daily gain.
read more... 29/01/2024