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Daily (14.08.2017): British wholesale gas prices rose on Friday due to an unplanned outage
Oil prices increased on Friday, following the IEA’s report which stated that crude oil stockpiles were now below 2016 levels. The agency also raised its 2017 demand growth forecast in its previous monthly report and declared it expected demand to be further expanded next year. Despite the strong demand, markets remain well-supplied thanks to strong output. Brent rose by almost 0.4% to close at $52.10 a barrel, while WTI price rose by around 0.5% to end at $48.82 a barrel.
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Daily (11.08.2017): Oil prices fell by around 2% on Thursday on U.S. and North Korea tensions
Oil prices fell on Thursday, pushed lower by a nervous market starting to doubt recent falls in inventories. Libyan production hit in July its highest level for the year. Investors were also concerned of the tensions between the U.S. and North Korea. Brent fell by 1.52% to close at $51.90 a barrel, while WTI price decreased by almost 2% to end at $48.59 a barrel.
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Daily (10.08.2017): European spot electricity prices rose sharply on Wednesday
Oil prices increased above $52 a barrel on Wednesday as U.S. crude inventories last week fell more than expected. This drop raised hopes that an OPEC-led effort to wipe out a 3-year, price-sapping supply glut is working. Brent surged by 1.07% to close at $52.70 a barrel, while WTI price rose by almost 0.8% to end at $49.56 a barrel.
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Daily (09.08.2017): Oil prices were bearish on Tuesday due to higher oil exports
Oil prices were bearish on Tuesday on increasing exports from United States, Libya and Nigeria. A recent recovery in Libya's oil output, and higher production in Nigeria, have complicated OPEC's efforts to curb supply. The U.S. EIA petroleum status report will be published on Wednesday, giving details on stockpiles and refinery runs that are expected to decline. Brent crude decreased by 0.44% to close at $52.14 a barrel, while WTI price fell by 0.45% to end at $49.17 a barrel.
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Daily (08.08.2017): UK prompt wholesale gas prices jumped by 4% on Monday due to Hornsea’s outage
Oil prices were slightly bearish on Monday, retreating from 9-week highs. According to traders, the market is looking for a statement, confirming that the OPEC will meet its agreed target, the possibility for price movement seems limited. Also, U.S. weekly oil production hit the highest value since August 2015 pushing down the prices. Brent crude dropped by 0.1% to close at $52.37 a barrel, while WTI price fell by almost 0.38% to close at $49.39 a barrel.
read more... 08/08/2017