Oil prices declined on Friday amid concerns over the second wave of the Covid-19 that could dent fuel demand. However, better than expected data for US housing and manufacturing indicators limited the losses. As a result, Brent crude fell 1.2% to settle at $44.35 a barrel. Similarly, WTI futures lost 1.1% to end at $42.34 a barrel
read more... 24/08/2020
Crude oil futures barely changed on Tuesday as the market participants watched the upcoming U.S. government data expected to show a fourth straight weekly drop in stockpiles. However, OPEC+ high compliance with supply cuts in July added little support to oil prices. Consequently, Brent crude rose by 0.2% to settle at $45.46 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude remained unchanged at $42.89 a barrel.
read more... 19/08/2020
Oil prices declined on Friday amid uncertainty caused by negotiations over a new stimulus deal in the United States. Moreover, rising coronavirus cases could renew concerns over global fuel demand. Brent crude fell 1.5% to settle at $44.40 a barrel. Similarly, WTI lost 1.7% to end at $41.22 a barrel.
read more... 10/08/2020
Crude oil prices inched higher on Friday, stimulated by a weaker dollar and record high oil supply cuts by US in May. Consequently, Brent crude rose by 1.2% to $43.75 a barrel, while WTI futures increased by 0.6% to $41.27 a barrel.
read more... 03/08/2020
Crude oil prices lost momentum on Friday, on renewed fears over global fuel demand as U.S reported a surge in coronavirus cases. Nevertheless, signs of improving global economy and OPEC+ record high supply cuts limited the loss. As a result, Brent crude decreased by 0.8% to $42.80 a barrel. Similarly, WTI futures traded 1% lower at $40.24 a barrel.
read more... 06/07/2020