Crude oil prices rebounded from multi-months lows touched last week as upbeat economic data from China and the United States fed hopes for a stronger demand despite persisting fears of a recession. Thus, Brent crude rose by 1.8%, to settle at $96.65 a barrel, WTI crude increased by 2% to $90.76.
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Spain has signed a partnership agreement with Chinese green energy company Envision Group to embark on four projects, including a battery plant for electric cars, with 3.8 billion euros ($3.9 billion) in total investment, partly funded by European Union aid.
read more... 21/07/2022
Crude oil fell on Tuesday to trade below $100 per barrel due to a strengthening dollar, COVID-19 restrictions in China, the world's largest petroleum importer, and growing concerns about a recession in the global economy. Thus, Brent crude ended 7.1% lower at $99.49 a barrel, while WTI fell by 7.9% to $95.84 per barrel.
read more... 13/07/2022
Oil prices barely changed on Monday as the markets weighed persistent supply shortage worries against an anticipated decline in demand driven by extensive COVID-19 testing in China. Hence, Brent crude ended rather flat to settle at $107.10 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude slipped by 0.7%, to settle at $104.09 a barrel.
read more... 12/07/2022
On Tuesday, oil prices saw their biggest daily drop since March, as lockdowns in China and mounting concerns about a world recession reduced demand. Brent crude fell by 9.5% to settle at $102.77 a barrel, while WTI crude dropped by 9.9% to $99.5 a barrel.
read more... 06/07/2022