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Daily (05.08.2020): Brent crude hit its highest settlement since early March on Tuesday, driven by the anticipation of a drop in U.S. stocks
Crude oil futures rose for a third straight session on Tuesday, driven by tumbling dollar, hopes of a new economic stimulus package in the U.S. and expectations that U.S. stockpiles drop again. Hence, Brent crude added 28 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $44.43 a barrel, its highest close since March 6 At the same time, U.S. WTI crude rose by 69 cents, or 1.7%, to end at $41.70, its highest settlement since July 21.
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Daily (16.07.2020): A sharp drop in U.S crude stocks boosted oil prices by over 2% on Wednesday
Oil prices added momentum on Wednesday, driven by a sharp decrease in U.S crude stocks. However, OPEC’s and its oil-producing allies plan to boost supply from August to meet an expected rebound in demand limited the gain. In this context, the International benchmark Brent crude settled 2.1% higher at $28.85 a barrel. Similarly, WTI, the U.S. benchmark, rose by 2.3%, or 91 cents, to settle at $41.20 a barrel.
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Daily (25.06.2020): Oil prices fell sharply by over 5% on Wednesday amid surging coronavirus cases and a record increase in U.S. crude stocks
Crude oil futures fell sharply on Wednesday as new coronavirus cases in Germany and across several U.S. states is threatening oil recovery. Moreover, the record increase in U.S. crude inventories added further pressure on oil markets. Hence, Brent crude dived by $2.32, or 5.4%, to settle at $40.31 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude ended at $38.01 a barrel, sinking by $2.36, or 5.8%.
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Daily (29.05.2020): UK gas prices plunged to historical lows due to oversupply and weak demand
Crude oil futures turned higher on Thursday, shrugging off an unexpected rise in U.S. crude stockpiles as traders focused on falling gasoline stocks and a further decline in crude stored at the New York Mercantile Exchange’s delivery hub in Cushing, Oklahoma. Moreover, expectations for further oil outputs cuts by Russia starting from July added to the upbeat sentiment.
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Daily (15.05.2020): Crude oil prices rebounded on Thursday amid a less pessimistic oil supply picture unveiled by IEA
Crude oil futures surged on Thursday after the IEA unveiled a tightening supply picture in the second half of 2020. Moreover, an unexpected drop in U.S. crude stocks also lent support to prices. Hence, Brent crude soared by $1.94, or 6.7%, to settle at $31.13 a barrel, while the U.S. WTI crude rallied by $2.27, or 9%, to end at $27.56 a barrel.
read more... 15/05/2020