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Daily (26.05.2021): British gas prices moved upwards on Tuesday amid supply concerns, low storage and bullish carbon prices
Crude oil prices move a shade higher on Tuesday following the massive fluctuations last week and at the beginning of this week, with traders keeping an eye on developments in talks aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal. The approaching high season for oil and lifting restrictions in much of Europe and the United States provide further support to oil prices. Hence, Brent crude added 0.3% to settle at $68.65 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude ended rather flat at $66.07 a barrel.
read more... 26/05/2021
Daily (25.05.2021): Oil prices soared by over 3% on Monday amid Iran uncertainty, demand hopes
Crude oil prices had found foothold again at the beginning of the new week amid uncertainty over whether US sanctions on Iran would be lifted and whether Iranian crude would return to the market. Optimism over rising demand globally added further support to oil prices. Hence, Brent crude soared by 3% to settle at $68.46 a barrel. Meanwhile. U.S. WTI crude surged by 3.9% to end at $66.05 a barrel.
read more... 25/05/2021
Daily (21.05.2021): EUAs climbed back above 52 EUR /t on Thursday as sentiment turns bullish
Oil prices saw another day of losses on Thursday as investors remained concerned about a possible return of Iranian supply, the rise of U.S. crude stocks and rising coronavirus figures in Asia. Hence, Brent crude shed by $1.55, or 2.3% to settle at $65.11 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude declined by $1.42, or 2.2% to end at $61.94 a barrel.
read more... 21/05/2021
Daily (19.05.2021): Fiercely falling carbon prices weighed on the European energy complex on Tuesday
Crude oil prices fell on Tuesday due to rising concerns about the coronavirus situation in Asia and amid ongoing talks between world powers on a revival of the Iran nuclear deal, which would bring more supply to the market. Hence, Brent crude moved 1.1% lower to settle at $68.71 a barrel, after initially having traded upwards above $70 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude declined by 1.2% to end at $65.49 a barrel.
read more... 19/05/2021
Daily (20.04.2021): Supply concerns due to high Asian LNG prices and bullish oil lifted British gas prices on Monday
Crude oil markets moved sideways on Monday, but a weaker U.S. Dollar offered some bullish support. However, the gains were capped by the resurgence of the pandemic in India and negotiations likely to lead to a relaxation of economic sanctions against Iran. Hence, Brent crude rose by 0.4% to settle at $67.05 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude closed at $63.38 a barrel, posting equally a 0.4% gain.
read more... 20/04/2021