Crude oil futures tumbled to multi-month lows on Thursday amid mounting COVID-19 cases that resulted in tighter restrictions in Europe, slashing consumption for the black gold. Hence, Brent crude shed by $1.47, or 3.8%, to settle at $37.65 per barrel, the lowest level since May 29. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude fell by $1.22, or 3.3%, to settle at $36.17 a barrel, touching the weakest level since June 1.
read more... 30/10/2020
Crude oil tumbled by over 5% on Wednesday, as US oil stocks increased more than expected, while overall demand is expected to fall. As such, Brent oil ended at $39.12 a barrel, down 5.1%, or $2.08, from Tuesday’s close and WTI crude dropped by 5.5% to close at $37.39 a barrel.
read more... 29/10/2020
Oil futures rebounded on Tuesday after the Tropical Storm Zeta slashed considerably the energy output in the Gulf of Mexico, while worries about the impact on demand from the ongoing surging globally in COVID-19 cases continue to weigh on the market. Hence, Brent crude for December delivery rose by 74 cents, or 1.8%, to end at $41.20 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude for December delivery soared by $1.01, or 2.6%, to settle at $39.57 a barrel.
read more... 28/10/2020
Crude oil futures fell on Monday in response to surging coronavirus cases in the US and Europe, where several countries have already implemented new restrictions, raising concerns about the impact of the pandemic on oil demand. Extra pressure on oil prices comes from increasing Libyan crude oil production and exports after the country recently lifted the force majeure. Hence, Brent crude shed by $1.31, or 3.1%, to settle at $40.46 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude dropped by $1.29, or 3.2%, to close at $38.56 a barrel. Both, WTI and Brent crude marked their lowest settlements since Oct. 2.
read more... 27/10/2020
The prices for crude oil decreased on Friday, following Libya's decision to boost its oil output. The price for Brent oil dropped by 1.6% to close at $41.77 a barrel, while WTI crude slumped by 1.9% to trade at $39.85 a barrel.
read more... 26/10/2020