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Daily (02.01.2024): Oil prices lost 10% on a yearly basis amid geopolitical worries
Oil prices ended 2023 with about 10% loss on the year, or the first annual decline since 2020, after a year of economic and geopolitical concerns and supply cuts caused significant changes in prices. Brent crude oil traded 1.7% lower at $77.04 a barrel, while the WTI settled 0.2% down at 71.65 a barrel.
read more... 02/01/2024
Daily (29.12.2023): Oil prices continued their losses on Thursday as shipping companies indicated readiness to navigate Red Sea
Crude oil futures retreated on Thursday following announcements from additional shipping firms indicating their readiness to navigate the Red Sea route. This development has helped to alleviate worries about potential supply interruptions, even as tensions continue to remain high in the Middle East. Hence, Brent crude declined by 1.5% to settle at $78.39 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude dipped by about 3% to $71.77 a barrel.
read more... 29/12/2023
Daily (27.12.2023): European spot electricity prices rocketed amid weaker wind generation
Crude oil prices surged more than 2% on Tuesday, hitting their monthly peak. The increase was due to fears of shipping disruptions following further Red Sea ship attacks and hopes of interest rate cuts boosting economic growth and fuel demand. Hence, Brent crude traded at $81.07 a barrel, while WTI crude traded at $75.57 a barrel.
read more... 27/12/2023
Daily (22.12.2023): Geopolitical situation driven by Red Sea shipping disruptions boosted forward gas and electricity prices on Thursday
On Thursday, oil prices experienced a decline, influenced by concerns that the demand for oil could be undermined in the coming year by the possibility of an economic recession. Additionally, the downward pressure on prices was exacerbated by Angola's announcement of its withdrawal from the OPEC. As a result, Brent crude closed at $79.39, and WTI crude settled at $73.89 per barrel, both contracts edging around 0.4% lower.
read more... 22/12/2023
UK to implement carbon tariff by 2027, mirroring EU scheme
Britain said on Monday (18 December) it would implement a new import carbon pricing mechanism by 2027, with goods imported from countries with a lower or no carbon price having to pay a levy as part of decarbonisation efforts.
read more... 19/12/2023