Oil prices retreated on Thursday, amidst rising U.S. crude inventories and upbeat production levels. However, Washington sanctions against Venezuela and OPEC supply cuts supported the markets. As a result, Brent crude dipped by 1.7% to 61.63 USD/bbl, while WTI crude plunged by 2.5% to 52.64 USD/bbl.
read more... 08/02/2019
Oil prices saw a small drop on Monday influenced by the recent positive sentiment that China-U.S. relations will reach a comprehensive trade deal. However, losses were limited by OPEC supply cuts and U.S Sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports. As a result, Brent crude fell by 0.4% to 62.51 USD/bbl, while WTI crude dropped by 1.3% to settle at 54.56 USD/bbl.
read more... 05/02/2019
Oil prices inched up on Friday as U.S. data showed upbeat job growth figures. At the same time, U.S sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports and news that oil drillers will cut production also supported prices. Brent crude rose by 1.4% to 62.75 USD/bbl, while WTI crude hiked by 2.7% to settle at 55.26 USD/bbl
read more... 04/02/2019
Oil spot prices were mixed on Thursday. WTI crude declined by 0.8% to settle at 53.79 USD/bbl, on continued concerns over a sluggish global economic growth. Meanwhile, Brent crude rose by 0.4% to close at 61.65 USD/bbl, following data showing a drop in Saudi Arabia’s crude supply to the United States and the recently imposed U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan exports.
read more... 01/02/2019
Oil prices were up on Wednesday after U.S. government data indicated a lower-than-expected rise in crude oil stockpiles. Moreover, U.S. exports sanctions against Venezuelan exports and a decline in gasoline inventories supported prices. Nevertheless, the trade dispute between the United States and China is still weighing on the market. Brent crude rose 0.5% higher to close at 61.65 USD/bbl, while WTI crude surged by 1.7% to settle at 54.23 USD/bbl.
read more... 31/01/2019