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Daily (30.08.2023): Crude oil prices rose by over 1% on Tuesday amid weaker dollar and concerns over energy supply
On Tuesday, crude oil prices moved upwards on weaker dollar and worries about the possible effects on energy supply and demand due to Hurricane Idalia, which is expected to hit Florida this week. Hence, Brent crude and WTI crude edged 1.3% higher to settle at $85.49 a barrel and $81.16 a barrel, respectively.
read more... 30/08/2023
Daily (10.08.2023): Gas prices rocketed on Wednesday following potential LNG supply disruptions
Oil prices rallied on Wednesday, with WTI hitting ten-month highs, benefiting from both a weaker dollar and a return of risk appetite, against a backdrop of tighter supply from OPEC+. As a result, Brent crude increased by 1.6% to $87.55 a barrel, while WTI crude rose by about 2% to settle at $84.40 a barrel.
read more... 10/08/2023
Lawmakers reintroduce nuclear in EU’s net-zero industry list
Nuclear power was reintroduced as one of the preferred green technologies to revitalise Europe’s industry, according to a political agreement struck on Tuesday (18 July) by lawmakers in the European Parliament on the bloc’s proposed Net-Zero Industry Act.
read more... 21/07/2023
Oil prices fell on Tuesday amid increased concerns of a global economic slowdown
On Tuesday, crude oil prices inched lower due to weaker macroeconomic data from China. Moreover, indications of further rate hikes in the US also weighed on prices. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 2.6% to settle at $72.26 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude traded at $67.70 a barrel, declining by about 2.4% day-on-day.
read more... 28/06/2023
Daily (16.06.2023): Crude oil prices soared on Thursday, against a backdrop of a weaker dollar following a rate hike by the ECB
Crude oil prices soared on Thursday, against a backdrop of a weaker dollar following a rate hike by the European Central Bank and a standstill by the Fed. Hence, Brent crude increased by 3.4% to settle at $75.67 a barrel. At the same time, WTI crude traded 3.4% higher at $70.62 a barrel.
read more... 16/06/2023