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Daily (27.11.2018): German spot power price hiked by 22% on Monday, on lower wind generation forecasts
Oil prices gained ground on Monday, on expectations for a reduction in Saudi Arabia’s output, which hit a record level of approximately 11 million barrels per day this month. Moreover, crude inventories at the delivery point for WTI at Cushing, Oklahoma rose less-than-predicted from Tuesday to Friday. However, gains were capped by persisting uncertainty over global economic growth. Brent crude was at $60.48 a barrel, while WTI crude ended at $51.63 a barrel, adding 2.9% and 2.4% respectively.
read more... 27/11/2018
Daily (20.11.2018): The French power spot price jumped by almost 58% on Monday, due to lower nuclear availability and colder weather forecasts
A reduction in U.S. crude stocks and a potential cut in OPEC production contributed to a slight increase in oil prices on Monday, after a volatile session. Concerns over the continuous trade war between US and China limited gains, keeping Brent crude almost flat at $66.73 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude prices soared by 1.3% to close at $57.2 a barrel.
read more... 20/11/2018
Daily (17.10.2018): UK gas prices dropped on Tuesday due to an oversupplied market
Global oil prices were slightly up on Tuesday, as forecasts for U.S. supply growth were offset by concerns over the Middle East crude supply due to geopolitical tensions, and the approaching U.S. sanctions on Iranian exports. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures edged 0.2% higher on Tuesday, to trade at $71.92 a barrel. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil futures rose by 0.8% to end at $81.41 a barrel.
read more... 17/10/2018
Daily (11.10.2018): WTI crude dropped by 2.4% on Wednesday as forecasts for lower economic growth curbed the demand for oil
Oil crude prices slipped on Wednesday as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mitigated its global growth projections in its latest World Economic Outlook report, reducing the demand for oil. However, the losses were capped as Hurricane Michael led to the shutdown of roughly 40% of Gulf of Mexico’s crude oil production. Brent crude closed at $83.09 a barrel, representing a 2.3% loss. WTI crude tumbled by 2.4% to settle at $73.17 a barrel.
read more... 11/10/2018
Daily (09.10.2018): UK gas prices tumbled on Monday, on warmer weather and reduced gas-for-power demand due to higher wind generation
Global oil prices edged slightly down on Monday, following Washington’s declaration that it could grant waivers to sanctions against Iran's oil exports in November, and as Saudi Arabia is likely to partly substitute shortfalls from Iran. Brent crude was 0.3% down at $83.91 a barrel, but losses were limited by a hurricane moving across the Gulf of Mexico and forecasts for a further decline in Iranian exports. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures slipped by only 0.1% on Monday, to trade at $75.29 a barrel. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil futures ended 0.3% down at $83.91 a barrel.
read more... 09/10/2018