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Daily (09.02.2024): Oil prices surged by 3% on Thursday amid signs of improved demand
Oil prices surged on Thursday, driven by indications of strong demand as US crude exports hit a historic high of 4.06 million bbl/day in 2023, reflecting a 13% rise from 2022. Persistent worries over tensions in the Middle East provided further support. As a result, Brent crude stood at $81.63 a barrel, while WTI crude settled at $76.22 a barrel, both contracts climbing by over 3% day-on-day.
read more... 09/02/2024
Daily (07.02.2024): European carbon prices posted sharp gains on Tuesday amid strong auction results
Oil prices posted modest gains on Tuesday following a volatile session, mainly driven by geopolitical risks in the Middle East. As a result, both contracts gained about 1%, with Brent crude standing at $78.59 and WTI crude settling at $73.31 per barrel.
read more... 07/02/2024
EU recommends ambitious 2040 climate target, goes light on farming
The European Commission recommended on Tuesday that the EU slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, an ambitious target that will test political appetite for the region's fight against climate change ahead of EU elections.
read more... 07/02/2024
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Wind power outpaced gas plants in Europe for the first time in 2023
Wind power production outpaced gas plants in Europe for the first time last year as fossil fuel electricity generation plummeted, cutting the region's carbon emissions, data from think-tank Ember showed.
read more... 07/02/2024
Daily (06.02.2024): Gas prices tumbled by 3% on Monday amid ample supply and weaker demand
Oil prices rose on Monday as geopolitical risks outweighed economic concerns. Thus, Brent crude stood at $77.99, while WTI crude settled at $72.78 per barrel, with both contracts gaining about 1% day-on-day.
read more... 06/02/2024