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Daily (16.12.2022): British gas prices soared by about 3% on Thursday amid colder weather, increased storage withdrawals
Crude oil prices retreated on Thursday as traders fretted about the fuel demand outlook amid a stronger dollar and additional interest rate increases by international central banks. Hence, Brent crude fell by $1.49, or 1.8%, to settle at $81.21 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped by $1.17, or 1.5%, to settle at $76.11 a barrel.
read more... 16/12/2022
Daily (21.09.2022): NBP gas prices recovered on Tuesday amid cold weather forecasts
On Tuesday, oil prices were bearish, following a decline in other risk assets. The dollar remained strong and investors anticipated further interest rate increases from central banks in order to reduce inflation. As such, Brent crude settled 1.5% lower at $90.62 a barrel. WTI crude decreased by 2.1% to $83.94.
read more... 21/09/2022
Daily (23.06.2022): Oil prices slumped to their lowest level in more than a month on Wednesday amid growing recession fears
Crude oil prices retreated to their lowest level in more than a month on Wednesday, with losses attributed to weak economic forecasts for the global economy after major central banks hiked interest rates. Hence, Brent crude fell by $2.91, or 2.5%, to settle at $111.74 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude dropped by $3.33, or 3%, to settle at $106.19 a barrel.
read more... 23/06/2022
Daily (20.06.2022): Oil prices fell to a four-week low on Friday amid growing fears of economic downturn
Crude oil prices fell to a four-week low on Friday, as central banks in the US, UK and Switzerland raised interest rates to combat hiking inflation, sparking fears of a global economic recession. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 5.6%, to settle at $113.12 a barrel on Friday. U.S. WTI crude slumped by 6.8%, to settle at $109.56 a barrel.
read more... 20/06/2022
Daily (01.08.2022): Brent spiked above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014 on news sanctions against Russia
Oil prices finished sharply higher on Monday amid the latest round of restrictions from the West put in place against Russia – in particular the removal of some Russian banks from Swift. Hence, Brent crude soared by $3.06, or 3.1%, to settle at $100.99 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude surged by $4.13, or 4.5%, to end at $95.72 a barrel.
read more... 01/03/2022