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Daily (20.10.2023): Oil prices continued their steady rise, surpassing $92 a barrel on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East remain high
Oil prices resumed their rise on Thursday as the ongoing concerns regarding a possible crisis in the Middle East outweighed the potential rise in Venezuelan exports. Thus, Brent crude settled at $92.38 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $89.37 per barrel, both contracts trading 1% down day-on-day.
read more... 20/10/2023
Daily (19.10.2023): Oil prices saw a 2% uptick on Wednesday, boosted by Iran's call for an oil embargo against Israel and a decline in US crude stockpiles
Oil prices saw a 2% uptick on Wednesday, boosted by Iran's call for an oil embargo against Israel and a decline in US crude stockpiles driven by heightened exports and rising domestic demand. Hence, Brent crude settled at $91.45 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $88.32 per barrel.
read more... 19/10/2023
Daily (18.10.2023): Oil prices notched a minor increase on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East continued to run higher after deadly blast at Gaza hospital
Crude oil prices rose slightly yesterday, with markets feeling uncertain due to worries about the potential escalation of a broader conflict in the Middle East after the deadly blast at Gaza hospital. As a result, Brent crude edged 0.3% higher at $89.90 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude remained unchanged at $86.66 a barrel.
read more... 18/10/2023
Daily (17.10.2023): Oil prices drifted lower on Monday amid Venezuela talks and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict
Crude oil prices dropped yesterday amid diplomatic efforts to deescalate the Israel-Hamas conflict, while US is pursuing a deal that would ease some sanctions on Venezuelan crude sales. Nonetheless, market volatility persists in the wake of rumors about potential new sanctions on Iranian oil. As a result, Brent crude traded 1.4% lower at $89.65 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude fell by 1.2% to end at $86.66 a barrel.
read more... 17/10/2023
Daily (16.10.2023): Oil prices soared by around 6% on Friday, spurred by fears of extension of the Middle East conflict
Oil prices soared by around 6%on Friday, spurred by fears of an extension of the Middle East conflict. As a result, Brent crude settled at $90.89 per barrel. On the other hand, WTI crude ended at $87.69 per barrel.
read more... 16/10/2023