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Daily (15.08.2023): European carbon prices reached a two-week high on Monday amid forecasts of a heatwave and dropping renewables generation
Oil prices saw a decline on Monday due to economic concerns surrounding China, the biggest consumer of crude oil. The focus shifted to China's struggles in achieving post-pandemic economic recovery, outweighing the impact of the tightening global oil supply. As a result, Brent crude fell by 0.7% to $86.21 a barrel, while WTI crude dropped by 0.8% to settle at $82.51 a barrel.
read more... 15/08/2023
Daily (02.08.2023): European carbon prices hit a seven-week low on Tuesday amid heavy selling
Oil prices retreated on Tuesday, affected by a further acceleration in the dollar and a disappointing Chinese indicator: China’s industrial activity contracted in July to its lowest level for six months, while economists were expecting a slight expansion. Thus, WTI crude ended 0.5% lower at $81.37 a barrel, while Brent crude fell by 0.8% to settle at $84.91 a barrel.
read more... 02/08/2023
Daily (26.07.2023): Oil prices surged to a three-month high on Tuesday, driven by China's new stimulus measures
Oil prices surged for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, hitting a three-month peak, driven by indications of reduced oil supplies and reassurance from Chinese authorities about their commitment to strengthen the economy, leading to a positive market sentiment. Thus, WTI crude traded 1.1% higher at $79.63 a barrel, while Brent crude rose by 1% to settle at $83.64 a barrel.
read more... 26/07/2023
Daily (25.07.2023): Oil prices climbed by over 2% on Monday to levels not seen since April
Crude oil prices gained ground on Monday following hopes for new stimulus measures in China and OPEC's production cuts. Additionally, rising demand of US gasoline bolstered prices. Thus, Brent crude rose by 2.1% to end at $82.74 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude increased by over 2% as well, to settle at $78.74 a barrel.
read more... 25/07/2023
Daily (21.07.2023): NBP spot jumped by over 8% on Thursday following a halt in production at Aasta Hansteen
Crude oil prices notched a small increase yesterday as the market expects that China will roll out more stimulus measures to support domestic demand. Furthermore, signs of a decline in crude oil exports from Russia lent further support to prices. Hence, Brent crude edged 0.2% higher at $79.64 a barrel.
read more... 21/07/2023