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Daily (11.04.2019): The EU carbon prices hit a new 11-year high on Wednesday on Brexit delay optimism
Crude oil prices increased on Wednesday, after EIA report showed that U.S. gasoline stocks plunged more than expected last week, offsetting the surging crude inventories. OPEC’s oil production at four-year low in March coupled with U.S. sanctions on Iran and Venezuela lent more support to prices. Brent crude price rose by 1.6% to $71.73 a barrel, while WTI futures traded 1% up at $64.61 a barrel.
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Daily (04.04.2019): EU carbon prices soared by over 5% on Wednesday on positive Brexit progress
Oil prices slipped on Wednesday, on data showing an unexpected rise in U.S. inventories. Meanwhile, US sanctions against Iran and Venezuela and OPEC-led supply cuts limited losses. Brent crude edged 0.1% lower at $69.31 a barrel, while WTI futures traded 0.2% down at $62.46 a barrel.
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Daily (20.03.2019): EU carbon prices fell by more than 3% on Tuesday, due to a bearish energy complex and continued Brexit uncertainty
Crude prices diverged slightly on Tuesday. On one side, prices were supported by OPEC-led supply cuts OPEC. On the other side, rising U.S. output put pressure on the market. Brent crude edged 0.1% higher at $67.61 a barrel, while WTI crude traded 0.1% lower at $59.03 a barrel.
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Daily (15.03.2019): EU carbon prices rose by around 2% following Brexit votes
Oil prices diverged on Thursday. Brent crude decreased by 0.5% to 64.23 USD/bbl, as lower Industrial output data in China and political uncertainty around the prospect of a delayed Brexit weighed on prices. WTI futures rose by 0.6% to 58.61 USD/bbl, supported by an expected decline in U.S. crude inventories and output, as well as by U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and Iran.
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Daily (21.01.2019): European carbon prices up by 5% on Brexit hopes and cold weather
Oil prices rose on Friday as China presented a plan aimed at increasing purchases of U.S. goods in order to reduce the trade surplus with the U.S. to zero by 2024. The recent OPEC’s report showing weaker oil output also lent support to prices. However, the continuous trade disputes between the two major economies boosted fears over slower global economic growth and lower demand for fuel. Brent crude traded 2.5% higher at $62.70 a barrel, while WTI futures surged by 3.3% to $53.80 a barrel.
read more... 21/01/2019