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Daily (15.10.2019): NBP spot spiked by 21.3% on Monday, due to lower send-out rates from LNG terminals and weaker wind output
Crude oil prices fell on Monday on doubts about a China-U.S. trade deal. China declared that further discussions were needed, while U.S. reported that tariffs on Chinese imports are still set to take effect on Dec. 15, if a deal is not reached by that time. A rise in U.S. dollar also put pressure on prices. Hence, Brent crude fell by 1.9% to $59.35 a barrel, while WTI futures dropped by 2% to $53.39 a barrel.
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BP, Shell among bidders in $800 million Brazilian oil auction
BP Plc, Chevron Corp and Royal Dutch Shell Plc are among the companies that will compete for exploration and production rights off the Brazilian coast on Thursday, in the first of three oil bidding rounds scheduled for coming weeks.
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Daily (10.10.2019): NBP spot tumbled by 19% on Wednesday due to rising imports from the North Sea and higher wind generation
Crude oil prices were rather constant on Wednesday. Brent crude traded 0.1% up at $58.32 a barrel, as recent Turkish attacks against northeast Syria could affect the economy of the oil-producing Kurdistan region. Meanwhile, a more-than-expected rise in weekly crude stocks put pressure on the WTI futures, which slipped by 0.1% to $52.59 a barrel.
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Daily (08.10.2019): Higher wind power output and warmer weather pushed NBP spot 6.3% down on Monday
Oil prices were little changed on Monday on hopes of progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations which should take place on Oct. 10-11 in a fresh effort to work out a deal. However, worsening global economic conditions still put pressure on oil demand. Hence, Brent crude ended at $58.35 a barrel, while WTI futures lost 0.1% to end at $52.75 a barrel.
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Daily (01.10.2019): NBP spot tumbled by nearly 15% on Monday amid higher Norwegian flows
Crude oil prices continued to decline on Monday, amid receding worries over tighter supply and tensions in the Middle East after the last month’s attacks on Saudi’s oil sites. Uncertainty over U.S.-China trade negotiations added pressure on prices. Against that backdrop, Brent crude fell by 1.8% to $60.78 a barrel, posting the biggest 8.7% loss since the fourth quarter 2018. WTI futures dipped by 3.3% on a daily basis to end at $54.07 a barrel, plunging by 7.5% for the quarter.
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