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Daily (20.12.2023): Forward gas prices fell back on Tuesday as bearish fundamentals outweighed supply risks
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, supported by the risk of attacks on ships in the Red Sea and supply disruptions. Consequently, Brent crude settled at $79.23, and WTI crude closed at $72.47 per barrel, both contracts trading around 2% higher day-on-day.
read more... 20/12/2023
Daily (19.12.2023): Energy prices spiked on Monday amid supply security concerns
Oil prices rallied on Monday amid fears of disruptions to maritime oil transport due to attacks in the Red Sea. The market reacted to British oil giant BP's announcement that it would suspend all shipping in the Red Sea. Hence, Brent crude climbed by about 2% to settle at $77.95, and WTI crude ended at $72.47 per barrel, more than 1% higher day-on-day.
read more... 19/12/2023
Daily (18.12.2023): Forward gas prices tumbled by 5% on Friday amid robust supply and mild temperatures
Oil prices posted a slight decrease on Friday following a very volatile week. Market analysts attributed the fluctuations to the upcoming week nearing the end-of-year holidays, noting that traders "are not particularly inclined to take significant positions." As a result, Brent crude ended at $76.55, and WTI crude closed at $71.43 per barrel.
read more... 18/12/2023
Daily (15.12.2023): European carbon prices plunged to their lowest in 14 months on Thursday amid continuous selling pressure and weaker demand
On Thursday, oil prices surged, as speculative traders took profits and investors showed an increased appetite for risk assets. This increase was prompted by a more relaxed stance from the Fed. Consequently, both contracts jumped by over 3%, with Brent crude closing at $76.61, and WTI crude ending at $71.58 per barrel.
read more... 15/12/2023
Daily (14.12.2023): Forward gas prices traded higher on Wednesday as colder weather forecasts counterbalanced ample supply
On Wednesday, oil prices rebounded, supported by a decline in US crude inventories and a more relaxed tone from the Federal Reserve. As a result, Brent crude ended at $74.26, and WTI crude settled at $69.47 per barrel, with both contracts recording gains of over 1%.
read more... 14/12/2023