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
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
Crude oil saw an upwards adjustment on Monday despite worsening coronavirus situation in Asia, with the market still hoping of a demand recovery. Hence, Brent crude increased by 1.1% to settle at $69.46 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude ended at $ 66.27 a barrel, notching a 1.4% gain day-on-day.
read more... 18/05/2021
Oil prices slumped on Thursday, retreating from 2-month highs amid deepening India’s coronavirus crisis and the resumption of a key U.S. fuel pipeline. Hence, Brent crude dropped by 3.3% to settle at $67.05 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude shed by 3.4% to $63.82 a barrel.
read more... 14/05/2021
Crude oil prices started the week on a front foot, as strong economic figures from China and a rapid coronavirus vaccination pace in the US overshadowed the concerns over increasing virus figures in India. Hence, Brent crude added 0.55 to settle at $67.56 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude increased by 1.4% to close at $64.69 a barrel.
read more... 04/05/2021