Crude oil futures soared on Monday amid inconclusive nuclear talks between world powers and Iran - which has elected a new hardline president - allaying prospects for a swift revival of the Islamic Republic’s crude exports. Hence, Brent crude increased by 1.9% to settle at $74.90 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude surged by 2.8% to end at $73.66 a barrel.
read more... 22/06/2021
Crude oil prices increased on Friday, lifted by favorable outlooks for black gold demand. Despite a stronger US dollar and renewed Covid-19 concerns, Brent oil edged 0.6% higher at $73.51 a barrel, and WTI crude rose by 0.8% to $71.64 a barrel.
read more... 21/06/2021
Crude oil prices retreated from their highest level in years on Thursday amid a strong U.S. Dollar after the U.S. Federal Reserve signaled it might raise interest rates as soon as 2023. The hike in new coronavirus cases in the UK put additional pressure on oil prices. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 1.8% to settle at $73.08 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude fell by 1.5% to end at $71.04 a barrel.
read more... 18/06/2021
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, supported by declining crude reserves in the United States, according to the EIA’s weekly report. However, a fluctuating US dollar due to inflation concerns had limited gains. As a result, Brent oil edged 0.5% higher at $74.39 a barrel, while WTI crude closed on par with Tuesday’s settlement, at $72.15 a barrel.
read more... 17/06/2021
Crude oil prices continued their steady uptrend on Tuesday, with the market still focusing on the increasing hopes of a post-coronavirus demand recovery, and even though numbers are rising again in the UK, the overall optimism is still dominating. Hence, Brent crude rose by 1.6% to settle at $73.99 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude increased by 1.8% to $72.12 a barrel.
read more... 16/06/2021