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Daily (11.06.2020): U.S. WTI crude gained 1.7% on Wednesday despite an unprecedented level of U.S. crude inventories
Crude oil prices gained ground on Wednesday despite news that crude oil stockpiles rose by 5.7 million barrels last week, as shown by EIA. Hence, Brent crude for August delivery rose by 55 cents, or 1.3%, to settle at $41.73 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude gained 66 cents, or 1.7%, to end at $39.60 after falling more than 2% in the session.
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Daily (10.06.2020): British near-term gas prices lost ground on Tuesday despite a cut in Norway gas flows
Crude oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as the extension of OPEC+ output cuts on Saturday counterbalanced worries that resurgent coronavirus cases in the US could hit the oil demand recovery, which is still fragile. Hence, Brent crude for August delivery rose by 38 cents, or 0.9%, to settle at $41.18 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude gained 75 cents, or 2%, to end at $38.94 a barrel.
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Daily (09.06.2020): European spot electricity prices returned at pre-lockdown levels on Monday amid higher demand, lower renewables and nuclear output
Crude oil futures lost ground on Monday despite OPEC+ cuts as traders switched their focus on the announce that top producer Saudi Arabia and Gulf producers are not willing to extend cuts after June. Hence, Brent crude for August delivery fell by $1.50, or 3.6%, to settle at $40.80 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude shed by $1.36, or 3.4%, to end at $38.19 a barrel.
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Daily (05.06.2020): Oil prices steady on Thursday despite OPEC meeting uncertainty
Crude oil futures were little changed on Thursday as the delay of the OPEC+ meeting added uncertainty to whether the producers would agree to extend production cuts by 9.7 million bpd into the second half of 2020. Hence, Brent crude for August delivery rose by 0.5% to settle at $39.99 a barrel, continuing to push for $40 per barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude added 0.3% to close at $37.41 a barrel.
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Daily (03.06.2020): EUAs climbed by 5% to above €22 on Tuesday as coal disruptions lifted the energy complex
Crude oil futures edged higher on Tuesday, with investors hoping for a further cut in black gold production at the next OPEC + summit, which could be brought forward to this week. Brent crude for August delivery soared by $1.25, or 3.3%, to settle at $39.57 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude for July delivery gained $1.37, or 3.9%, to end at $36.81 a barrel.
read more... 03/06/2020