Crude oil prices rebounded on Monday as tightening supplies offset concerns over the US economy, including the standoff on the looming debt-ceiling deadline. Hence, Brent crude rose by $1.06, or 1.4% to settle at $75.23 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude settled at $71.11 a barrel, up $1.07, or 1.5%.
read more... 16/05/2023
Crude oil prices retreated on Friday, heading for a fourth consecutive weekly loss as the debt-ceiling impasse in Washington and broader economic concerns continued to weigh. Hence, Brent crude declined by 1% to settle at $74.17 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude fell by 1.2% to end at $70.04 a barrel.
read more... 15/05/2023
Oil prices retreated on Wednesday on the back of an unexpected increase in U.S. commercial crude oil reserves. The impasse over the U.S. debt ceiling also began to worry markets, further weighing on prices. Thus, Brent crude lost 1.3% to settle at $76.41 a barrel. WTI crude dropped by around 1.6% to $72.56 a barrel.
read more... 11/05/2023
On Tuesday, oil prices marked a third consecutive day of gains, led by a U.S. report that slightly boosted its outlook for global demand for refined products. Thus, Brent crude added 0.6% to settle at $77.44 a barrel. WTI crude advanced by around 0.8% to $73.71 a barrel.
read more... 10/05/2023
After three days of losses for global benchmark Brent, the much-anticipated technical rebound in oil occurred on Friday. Hence, Brent crude soared by 3.9% to settle at $75.30 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude surged by 4.1%, to close at $71.34 a barrel as U.S. employers added 253,000 jobs in April. However, prices slumped for the week amid persistent economic woes.
read more... 08/05/2023