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Daily (02.04.2021): Oil prices rebounded after OPEC+ decision to curb output cuts
Oil prices increased on Thursday following OPEC+ agreement to gradually increase output from May. Furthermore, expectations for a rebound in demand this summer also lent support to prices. Hence, Brent crude rose by 2.1% to settle at $64.86. At the same time, U.S. WTI surged by 3.9 % to close at $61.45 a barrel.
read more... 02/04/2021
Global CO2 emissions rising again after nearly 6% fall last year
Global carbon dioxide emissions dropped by 5.8% in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic slowed economic activity, but they rebounded at the end of the year and are on course to rise further, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday.
read more... 03/03/2021
Daily (01.03.2021): Oil prices fell on Friday amid strong U.S. dollar, concerns of stronger supply, but notched weekly gains
Oil prices fell on Friday amid a stronger U.S. dollar and concerns that crude oil supply would rise in response to prices rebounding above pre-pandemic levels. Hence, Brent crude declined by 75 cents, or 1.1%, to settle at $66.13 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude settled $2.03, or 3.2%, lower at $61.50 per barrel. However, on a weekly basis, Brent surged by 5.1%, while WTI soared by 3.8% and both hiked by 20% in February on supply disruptions in the United States and optimism over demand recovery on the back of COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
read more... 01/03/2021
Daily (15.02.2021): Oil prices soared by 2% on Friday, despite bleak demand outlook
Crude oil prices rebounded sharply on Friday to hit 13-month highs. Despite a weak demand outlook reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and OPEC, both Brent crude and WTI oil surged by 2.1% to settle at $62.43 and $59.47 a barrel, respectively.
read more... 15/02/2021
Daily (20.01.2021): Energy prices rebounded on Tuesday amid bullish sentiment on the market
Oil prices gained momentum on Tuesday in line with a weakening dollar, boosted by the prospect of further economic support in the United States. Hence, Brent crude for March delivery rose by $1.15, or 2.1%, to settle at $55.90 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude settled 62 cents, or 1.18%, higher at $52.98 per barrel.
read more... 20/01/2021