Strong U.S. economic data and the assumption that the reopening of the Chinese economy would boost demand led to an uptick in oil prices on Thursday. As a result, Brent crude oil ended approximately 2% higher at $87.47 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude finished at 81.01 USD/bbl, rising by 1% day-on-day.
read more... 27/01/2023
Crude oil prices moved upwards on Friday amid the prospects of rising demand in China as the economy in the world’s biggest oil importer gradually bounces back from nearly three years of stringent Covid lockdowns despite increases in infections. Hence, Brent crude increased by $1.47, or 1.7%, to settle at $87.63 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude settled at $81.31 a barrel, gaining 98 cents, or 1.2% day-on-day.
read more... 23/01/2023
Crude oil prices increased to hit their highest levels since December 1, as the bullishness on China reopening and the demand recovery outweighed recessionary fears. Hence, Brent crude rose by $1.18, or 1.4%, to settle at $86.16 per barrel. U.S. WTI crude added 85 cents, or 1.1%, to settle at $80.33 per barrel.
read more... 20/01/2023
Oil prices rebounded to their highest level in two weeks on Tuesday on the prospect of increased demand in China as the world's top oil importer's economy gradually recovers despite rising infections. Thus, Brent crude oil rose by $1.46, or 1.7 percent, to $85.92 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude oil settled at $80.18 a barrel, gaining $1.11, or 1.4 % on a daily basis.
read more... 18/01/2023
Oil prices drifted lower for the first time in eight sessions on Monday, with China announcing 60,000 Covid-related deaths in the past month further stoking demand concerns. Hence, Brent crude declined by 82 cents, or 1% at $84.46 a barrel. U.S.WTI crude eased by 1.3% to $78.85 a barrel.
read more... 17/01/2023