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Daily (14.10.2020): Oil jumps by 2% on Tuesday, amid upbeat oil trade data from China offsetting returning supply
Crude oil prices rose on Tuesday, supported by upbeat oil trade data from China. However, forecasts for a slow recovery in global oil demand as coronavirus cases rise, and returning supply, limited gains. Consequently, Brent crude climbed by 1.8% to $42.45 a barrel. WTI futures added 2% to close at $40.20 a barrel
read more... 14/10/2020
Daily (16.09.2020): Oil prices ended higher on Tuesday as Hurricane Sally disrupted Gulf of Mexico energy production
Crude oil futures rebounded on Tuesday, buoyed by rising Chinese industrial production and Hurricane Sally which curbed the supply in the Gulf of Mexico. However, bearish forecasts for the energy demand released by the IEA helped to limit the upside for oil prices. Hence, Brent crude for November delivery soared by 92 cents, or 2.3%, to settle at $40.53 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude for October delivery climbed by $1.02, or 2.7%, to settle at $38.28 a barrel. Both contracts fell on Monday.
read more... 16/09/2020
Daily (14.08.2020): Oil prices fell by 1% on Thursday amid bearish demand forecasts
Crude oil futures ended lower on Thursday as the International Energy Agency (IEA) lowered its forecast for global oil demand for 2020 and 2021. However, stronger equities and weaker dollar curbed losses. As a result, Brent crude declined by 47 cents, or 1%, to close at $44.96 a barrel, while WTI crude slipped by 43 cents, or 1%, to settle at $42.24 a barrel.
read more... 14/08/2020
E.ON forecasts reduction in energy bills of at least £85 from Autumn
The energy supplier says this change is due to the ‘dramatic’ fall in energy demand during the lockdown
read more... 05/08/2020
Daily (13.07.2020): Crude oil prices jumped by over 2% on Friday, after IEA raised its oil demand forecasts
British gas prices were bearish on Friday as strong wind output put pressure on gas-for-power demand, leaving the system oversupplied. The day-ahead gas price plunged by 8% to 12.65 p/therm. Further along the curve, the Winter 2020 delivery contract ended 1.6% lower at 34.03 p/therm. European spot power prices lost momentum on Friday, driven down by weaker demand forecasts. The price for the German day-ahead power contract plunged by 21.9% to 28.60 EUR/MWh, while the equivalent French contract settled 22.7% lower at 29.38 EUR/MWh. Meanwhile, forward electricity prices lost ground due to weaker gas prices. The price for the German power contract for delivery in 2020 traded 2.2% lower at 42.01 EUR/MWh, while the equivalent French contract settled 1.4% down at 46.94 EUR/MWh. EU carbon prices continued the upward evolution on Friday as buyers continue to increase volumes amid thin selling. The contract expiring in 2021 rose by 1.5% to 29.34 EUR/tonne.
read more... 13/07/2020