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Daily (15.06.2021): Near-term electricity prices in Europe hit multi-year highs on Monday amid low wind, heat
Crude oil prices moved sideways on Monday, with the market still focused on the coronavirus recovery around the world, but the prolonging of restrictions in the UK tempered the gains. In the U.S., prices retreated slightly as the market seemed to focus on the next monetary policy meeting of the U.S. Central Bank (Fed), which begins on Tuesday. Hence, Brent crude rose slightly by 0.2% to settle at $72.86 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude steadied at $70.88 a barrel.
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Daily (14.06.2021): European power prices decreased on Friday amid strong renewable output and weaker CO2 markets
Oil prices rose on Friday, hitting fresh multi-year highs as an improved demand outlook continues to boost market sentiment. The rollout of the vaccine in North America as well as Europe is helping to restore demand, while crude supplies remain unchanged. Thus, Brent crude edged 0.2% higher at $72.69 a barrel. At the same time, WTI crude increased by 0.9% to settle at $70.91 a barrel.
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Daily (11.06.2021): British gas prices continued to rise amid a short system and carbon optimism
Oil prices rallied on Thursday after OPEC released an upbeat monthly report, showing that the recovery in global economic growth and oil demand is expected to accelerate in the second half of the year. In this context, Brent crude edged 0.4% higher at $72.52 a barrel, while the American WTI crude closed 0.5% up at $70.29 a barrel, or their highest levels since 2019 and October 2018 respectively.
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Daily (10.06.2021): Carbon EUAs gained around 2.5% on Wednesday, lifted by strong auction results and bullish energy prices
Crude oil price growth was counterbalanced on Wednesday by a strong increase in US gasoline reserves and pessimistic views over demand. Consequently, Brent oil stagnated at $72.22 a barrel, while WTI crude edged 0.1% lower at $69.96 a barrel.
read more... 10/06/2021
Daily (09.06.2021): Crude oil prices hit multi-year highs on Tuesday amid barriers to the revival of Iran's nuclear deal
Oil prices continued the steady upturn to settle at multi-year highs on Tuesday after the U.S. asserted that the return of the Iranian crude supply would not happen soon even if the United States were to reach a nuclear deal with Iran. The visible global recovery following the coronavirus, with lockdown restrictions loosened in most countries, added to the upside. Hence, Brent crude increased by 15 to settle at $ 72.22 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude rose by 1.2% to $70.05 a barrel.
read more... 09/06/2021