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Daily (03.07.2020): Brent and WTI settled on Thursday at their highest levels since March amid lower U.S. unemployment rate
Crude oil futures posted a second consecutive day of gains on Thursday, with Brent and WTI hitting their highest levels since March 6, after a decline in U.S. unemployment rate and a sharp drop in crude stockpiles earlier this week. Hence, Brent crude for September delivery soared by $1.11, or 2.64%, to settle at $43.14 per barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude edged 83 cents higher, or 2.08%, to end at $40.65 per barrel.
read more... 03/07/2020
Daily (02.07.2020): EUAs soared briefly above the €28-level on Wednesday, to hit 11-month highs amid speculative buying
Crude oil futures gained ground on Wednesday amid a massive drawdown in U.S. crude stockpiles, suggesting that demand is improving. However, the surge in new coronavirus cases limited the market’s upside. Hence, Brent crude for September delivery rose by 88 cents, or 2.1%, to settle at 42.03 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude gained 55 cents, or 1.4%, to end at $39.82 per barrel.
read more... 02/07/2020
Daily (01.07.2020): The German Cal ’21 power at its highest level since the end of February, driven by economic optimism, higher carbon and coal prices
Oil prices reversed previous gains on Tuesday as Libya prepares to resume crude exports, intensifying concerns over a possible oversupply on the market. Hence, Brent crude for August delivery, which expired yesterday, fell by 56 cents, or 1.2%, to settle at $41.15. The more-active September contract lost 58 cents at $41.27 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude dropped by 43 cents, or 1%, to end at $39.27 a barrel. However, for the month, Brent and WTI gained 16.5% and 12.4% respectively.
read more... 01/07/2020
Daily (23.06.2020): Crude oil prices soared over 2% on Monday amid easing lockdowns, tighter supplies
Crude oil futures edged higher on Monday amid tightening crude supplies from major producers and as lockdowns eased, but sentiment remained precarious as coronavirus infections continued to accelerate. Hence, Brent crude for August delivery rose by 89 cents, or 2.11%, to settle at $43.08 per barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude for July delivery, which expired at the end of the session, soared by 2.5%, to end at $40.73 a barrel, the highest level since March 6.
read more... 23/06/2020
Daily (22.06.2020): The German Cal'21 power price reached 40€ on Friday for the first time since March amid stronger oil and coal prices
Crude oil futures gained ground on Friday amid encouraging signs of demand recovery as OPEC and its allies are fully committed to cut production. Hence, Brent crude for August delivery rose by 68 cents, or 1.6%, to settle a barrel at $42.19 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude for July delivery soared by 91 cents, or 2.3%, to end $39.75 a barrel. For the week, Brent crude rallied by 8.9%, while WTI jumped by 9.6%.
read more... 22/06/2020