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Daily (11.04.2024): Crude oil prices rose by 1% on Wednesday as Gaza cease-fire hopes fade
Oil prices rose by $1 on Wednesday following the news that three sons of a Hamas leader were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip. This development raised concerns that ceasefire negotiations could face obstacles. Hence, Brent crude settled at $90.48 a barrel, while WTI crude ended at $86.21 a barrel. Oil prices rose by $1 on Wednesday following the news that three sons of a Hamas leader were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip. This development raised concerns that ceasefire negotiations could face obstacles. Hence, Brent crude settled at $90.48 a barrel, while WTI crude ended at $86.21 a barrel.
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Daily (10.04.2024): European carbon prices hit their highest level since March 25, driven by technical signals
On Tuesday, crude oil prices kept declining as investors assessed the possible consequences of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. This deal has the potential to conclude the ongoing Gaza conflict, which has persisted for six months. Hence, Brent crude declined by 1% to settle at $89.42 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude dropped by 1.4% to $85.23 a barrel.
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Daily (09.04.2024): Oil prices retreated by 1% on Monday amid talks of a potential Gaza ceasefire
On Monday, oil prices retreated after sharp price climbs amid hopes of a de-escalation in the Gaza conflict. Brent crude rose by 1% to $90.38 a barrel, while WTI crude experienced a similar 1% decrease to $86.43 a barrel.
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Daily (08.04.2024): Middle East conflict provided support to oil prices on Friday
Oil prices extended gains on Friday , amid worries about supply constraints due to the Middle East conflict. Brent crude rose by 1% to $91.17, while WTI Crude edged 0.4% higher at $86.19.
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Daily (05.04.2024): Oil prices hit their highest level since October on Thursday amid escalated geopolitical tensions and supply constraints
Oil prices surged on Thursday, reaching their highest level since October amid heightened geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as continuously tighter supply. As a result, Brent crude closed at $90.65 a barrel, while WTI crude reached $86.59 a barrel, with both contracts climbing by 1.4% day-on-day.
read more... 05/04/2024