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Daily (24.07.2020): Crude oil prices fell by about 2% on Thursday amid coronavirus demand concerns, weak U.S. jobs numbers
Crude oil futures continued to fall on Thursday, dragged down by data showing a surprise rise in U.S. crude stockpiles, renewed tensions between the United States and China, as well as the growth of U.S. jobless rate. However, the alarming increase of the U.S. coronavirus cases added further pressure on oil prices. Consequently, Brent crude for September delivery fell by 98 cents or 2.2%, to settle at $43.31 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude declined by 83 cents or 2%, to close at $41.07 per barrel.
read more... 24/07/2020
Daily (21.07.2020): German Cal’21 dropped to 2-week low on Monday amid a bearish energy complex
Crude oil prices diverged on Monday, with U.S. WTI crude remaining anchored near $40 a barrel as players got caught between the continued surge in U.S. coronavirus cases and news indicating progress in COVID-19 vaccine. Brent crude for September delivery added 0.3%, to settle at $43.28 a barrel, supported by hopes that EU leaders will agree on a recovery fund. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude declined by 0.7%, to end at $40.29 a barrel.
read more... 21/07/2020
Daily (17.07.2020): EUAs plummeted by over 7% on Thursday due to robust auction supply
Crude oil futures fell by about 1% on Thursday, but held above the $40 mark amid a weaker demand outlook underscored by the OPEC+ alliance’s decision to ease production cuts from August. Moreover, resurgent coronavirus cases in the U.S. weighed on oil prices. Hence, Brent crude for September delivery declined by 42 cents, to settle at $43.37 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude slipped by 45 cents, to close at $40.75 a barrel.
read more... 17/07/2020
Daily (14.07.2020): EUAs hit on Monday their highest levels since April 2006 amid speculative buying
Crude oil futures declined by about 1% on Monday as the market waited for direction ahead of OPEC meeting later this week that is expected to recommend an increase in output starting in August amid signs that demand is returning to normal levels following coronavirus-related lockdowns. The potential return of Libyan crude added further pressure to oil markets. Hence, Brent crude declined by 52 cents to settle at $42.72 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude slipped by 45 cents to end at $40.10 a barrel.
read more... 14/07/2020
Daily (10.07.2020): U.S. WTI crude slipped below $40 on Thursday amid coronavirus concerns, swelling U.S. crude stockpiles
Crude oil futures fell on Thursday, with U.S. WTI crude slipping back below $40 a barrel as rising cases of coronavirus in the U.S. and some other countries, as well as higher U.S. stockpiles threatened to deteriorate the demand for crude. Hence, Brent crude for September delivery dropped by 94 cents, or 2.2%, to settle at $42.35 a barrel on the ICE Futures Europe. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude for August delivery decreased by $1.28, or 3.1%, to settle at $39.62 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Both WTI and Brent on Wednesday hit their highest settlements since March 6.
read more... 10/07/2020