Crude oil futures ended higher on Monday after a session start in the red as the rise in production from OPEC+ members came into effect, adding to the virus woes. However, oil prices got a boost from positive manufacturing and industrial data across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Hence, Brent crude soared by 63 cents, or 1.5%, to settle at $44.15 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude rose by 74 cents, or 1.8%, to end at $41.01 a barrel.
read more... 04/08/2020
Crude oil prices inched higher on Friday, stimulated by a weaker dollar and record high oil supply cuts by US in May. Consequently, Brent crude rose by 1.2% to $43.75 a barrel, while WTI futures increased by 0.6% to $41.27 a barrel.
read more... 03/08/2020
Crude oil futures posted a steep decline on Thursday, with WTI crude slipping below $40 a barrel for the first time in three weeks, pressured by worries about resurgence in coronavirus cases and bearish U.S. economic data. Suggestions made by U.S. President Donald Trump that nation's November presidential election may be delayed added further pressure on oil prices. Hence, Brent crude decreased by 81 cents, or 1.9%, to settle at $42.94 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude futures fell by $1.35, or 3.3%, to end at $39.92 a barrel.
read more... 31/07/2020
Crude oil prices inched higher on Wednesday, following an unexpected drop in US crude inventories. Consequently, Brent crude rose by 1.2% to $43.75 a barrel, while WTI futures increased by 0.6% to $41.27 a barrel.
read more... 30/07/2020
Crude oil futures ended lower on Tuesday as market players continue to fret over the impact of COVID-19 on energy demand ahead of weekly petroleum supply data expected to show a further rise in U.S. crude inventories. Hence, Brent crude slipped by 19 cents, or 0.4%, to settle at $43.22 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude futures declined by 56 cents, or 1.4%, to settle at $41.04 a barrel.
read more... 29/07/2020