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Daily (11.08.2020): Oil prices started the week on a front foot amid Saudi Aramco's demand optimism, upbeat Chinese economic data
Crude oil futures were on the front foot at the beginning of the week, driven by optimistic remarks about demand from the CEO of the world's largest oil company, Aramco and positive economic data from China. In this context, Brent crude for October delivery rose by 59 cents, or 1.3%, to settle at $44.99 a barrel on ICE Futures Europe. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude for September delivery soared by 72 cents, or 1.8%, to close at $41.94 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
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Daily (10.08.2020): NBP spot hit a new 5-month high on Friday
Oil prices declined on Friday amid uncertainty caused by negotiations over a new stimulus deal in the United States. Moreover, rising coronavirus cases could renew concerns over global fuel demand. Brent crude fell 1.5% to settle at $44.40 a barrel. Similarly, WTI lost 1.7% to end at $41.22 a barrel.
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Daily (07.08.2020): British forward gas prices gained momentum on Thursday, driven by lower Russian flows and stronger US gas prices
Crude oil prices slipped below five-month highs on Thursday, on renewed concerns of global fuel demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. This decrease, however, was tempered by Iraq’s intention to make an additional cut in its oil production. In this context, Brent crude edged 0.2% lower at $45.09 a barrel. Similarly, WTI futures settled 0.6% down at $41.95 a barrel.
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Daily (06.08.2020): Crude oil prices exceeded the 5-month high on Wednesday, after a large drop in US crude inventories
Crude oil prices climbed above $45/bl on Wednesday, supported by a steep fall in U.S. crude inventories and weak U.S dollar. Consequently, Brent crude traded 1.7% higher at $45.17 a barrel. Similarly, WTI futures increased by 1.2% to $42.19 a barrel.
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Daily (05.08.2020): Brent crude hit its highest settlement since early March on Tuesday, driven by the anticipation of a drop in U.S. stocks
Crude oil futures rose for a third straight session on Tuesday, driven by tumbling dollar, hopes of a new economic stimulus package in the U.S. and expectations that U.S. stockpiles drop again. Hence, Brent crude added 28 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $44.43 a barrel, its highest close since March 6 At the same time, U.S. WTI crude rose by 69 cents, or 1.7%, to end at $41.70, its highest settlement since July 21.
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