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Daily (22.12.2023): Geopolitical situation driven by Red Sea shipping disruptions boosted forward gas and electricity prices on Thursday
On Thursday, oil prices experienced a decline, influenced by concerns that the demand for oil could be undermined in the coming year by the possibility of an economic recession. Additionally, the downward pressure on prices was exacerbated by Angola's announcement of its withdrawal from the OPEC. As a result, Brent crude closed at $79.39, and WTI crude settled at $73.89 per barrel, both contracts edging around 0.4% lower.
read more... 22/12/2023
Daily (11.12.2023): Oil prices rebounded by over 2% on Friday following Russo-Saudi meeting
Oil prices rebounded on Friday following a meeting between Russian President and Saudi Crown Prince, where they emphasized the importance of energy cooperation and the need for all countries to adhere to the OPEC+ agreement. Consequently, Brent crude ended at $75.84 per barrel, while WTI crude closed at $71.23 per barrel, both contracts jumping by more than 2%.
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Daily (05.12.2023): The energy complex was bearish on Monday amid milder weather, robust LNG supply
On Monday, oil prices continued to decline for the third consecutive day following OPEC+'s announcement of new production cuts. This reaction adds complexity to the situation for the cartel, which is facing diminishing ammunition. Hence, Brent crude retreated by about 1%, settling at $78.03 per barrel, while WTI crude fell by over 1%, standing at $73.04 per barrel.
read more... 05/12/2023
Daily (04.12.2023): Brent crude plummeted by 5% on Friday as OPEC production cuts failed to support oil prices
Oil prices posted sharp falls on Friday as the recent cuts in crude oil production announced by some Opec+ exporting countries were received with doubt by the oil market, failing to produce the expected impact. As a result, Brent crude tumbled by about 5% to settle at $78.88 per barrel, while WTI crude declined by 2.5% to end at $74.07 per barrel.
read more... 04/12/2023
Daily (01.12.2023): European carbon prices hit 13-month low amid renewed selling
Oil prices closed lower on Thursday despite OPEC+ members announcing additional production cuts. The market responded cautiously to the announcement, as several OPEC and allied nations pledged further reductions to enhance market stability and balance. Consequently, Brent crude edged 0.3% down at $82.83 per barrel, while WTI crude ended over 2% lower to settle slightly below $76 per barrel.
read more... 01/12/2023