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Daily (25.11.2020): Oil futures surged to 9-month high on Monday amid strong optimism on coronavirus vaccine, transition to Biden presidency
Crude oil futures climbed to fresh multi-month highs on Tuesday as optimism arising from potential coronavirus vaccines overshadows inventory build-up in the US. The beginning of transition of power in the White House added further support to WTI. Hence, Brent crude surged by $1.80, or 3.9%, to close at $47.86 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S.WTI crude soared by $1.85, or 4.3%, to finish at $44.91 per barrel. Both contracts reached their highest settlements since March, even returning to levels before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
read more... 25/11/2020
Daily (24.11.2020): Oil prices hit multi-month highs on Monday as the vaccine race intensifies
Crude oil futures hit multi-month highs on Monday as hopes of a new coronavirus vaccine 70% effective in late-stage trials unveiled by European drug maker AstraZeneca offset concerns about the surging number of infections and lockdown measures. Hence, Brent crude for January delivery soared by 2.5% to settle at $46.06 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude rose by 1.5% to close at $43.06 a barrel.
read more... 24/11/2020
Daily (18.11.2020): Oil prices little changed on Tuesday, as fears of more coronavirus restrictions cooled off enthusiasm of vaccine
Crude oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as optimism about a second promising coronavirus vaccine faded in the face of concerns about the immediate outlook for demand. However, the conclusion of Monday’s OPEC+ meeting, with the majority of the producer countries supporting an extension of the output cuts beyond January has failed to boost the market sentiment. Hence, Brent crude lost 0.2% to end at $43.75 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude added 0.2% to settle at $41.43 a barrel.
read more... 18/11/2020
Daily (09.11.2020): NBP spot price dropped by 5% on Friday, pressured by milder weather outlook and stronger wind generation
Oil prices continued to decline on Friday, pressured by the rising number of coronavirus cases and diminishing demand. Consequently, Brent crude for January delivery slumped by 3.6% to close at $39.45 a barrel, while WTI oil slumped by 4.3% to $37.14 a barrel.
read more... 09/11/2020
Daily (27.10.2020): Brent and WTI crude settled at 3-week lows on Monday amid surging coronavirus cases worldwide
Crude oil futures fell on Monday in response to surging coronavirus cases in the US and Europe, where several countries have already implemented new restrictions, raising concerns about the impact of the pandemic on oil demand. Extra pressure on oil prices comes from increasing Libyan crude oil production and exports after the country recently lifted the force majeure. Hence, Brent crude shed by $1.31, or 3.1%, to settle at $40.46 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude dropped by $1.29, or 3.2%, to close at $38.56 a barrel. Both, WTI and Brent crude marked their lowest settlements since Oct. 2.
read more... 27/10/2020