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Daily (30.10.2023): Oil prices jumped by 3% on Friday due to escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
Oil prices posted a significant 3% surge on Friday due to the U.S. strikes in Syria targeting sites connected to Iran. These strikes raised concerns about an escalation in Middle East geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to disruptions in oil supply in the region. Consequently, Brent crude settled at $90.48 per barrel, and WTI crude closed at $85.54 per barrel.
read more... 30/10/2023
Daily (19.10.2023): Oil prices saw a 2% uptick on Wednesday, boosted by Iran's call for an oil embargo against Israel and a decline in US crude stockpiles
Oil prices saw a 2% uptick on Wednesday, boosted by Iran's call for an oil embargo against Israel and a decline in US crude stockpiles driven by heightened exports and rising domestic demand. Hence, Brent crude settled at $91.45 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $88.32 per barrel.
read more... 19/10/2023
Daily (17.10.2023): Oil prices drifted lower on Monday amid Venezuela talks and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict
Crude oil prices dropped yesterday amid diplomatic efforts to deescalate the Israel-Hamas conflict, while US is pursuing a deal that would ease some sanctions on Venezuelan crude sales. Nonetheless, market volatility persists in the wake of rumors about potential new sanctions on Iranian oil. As a result, Brent crude traded 1.4% lower at $89.65 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude fell by 1.2% to end at $86.66 a barrel.
read more... 17/10/2023
Daily (09.06.2023): Oil prices tumbled following a turbulent session on Thursday
Oil prices tumbled following a turbulent session on Thursday after reports, later denied by the White House, of an imminent agreement between the US and Iran on oil sanctions. Brent crude dropped by 1.3% to settle at $75.96 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude declined by about 2% closing at $71.29 a barrel.
read more... 09/06/2023
Daily (26.08.2022): Gas and power prices are going crazy!!!
Oil prices dropped on Thursday as investors awaited the potential return of Iranian oil exports. Prices were also affected by fears that the rise in US interest rates would diminish demand for gasoline. As a consequence, WTI ended 2.5% lower at $92.52 and Brent crude oil settled 1.9% lower at $99.34.
read more... 26/08/2022