On Monday, oil prices saw a modest increase as investors were cautious in anticipation of a week filled with market reports and decisions on monetary policy. As a result, Brent crude closed slightly above $76, while WTI crude ended at $71.32 per barrel.
read more... 12/12/2023
On Wednesday, oil prices plunged by around 4%, hitting a fresh five-month low, as the market struggled to identify catalysts for a potential rebound. Consequently, Brent crude ended at $74.30 per barrel, while WTI crude finished below the $70 threshold at $69.38 per barrel.
read more... 07/12/2023
Oil prices continued to decline on Tuesday, with both Brent and WTI reaching a 5-month low. The market sentiment remains pessimistic about the demand recovery, despite efforts to curb the supply. Thus, Brent crude closed at $77.20 per barrel, while WTI crude stood at $72.32 per barrel.
read more... 06/12/2023
Oil prices posted sharp falls on Friday as the recent cuts in crude oil production announced by some Opec+ exporting countries were received with doubt by the oil market, failing to produce the expected impact. As a result, Brent crude tumbled by about 5% to settle at $78.88 per barrel, while WTI crude declined by 2.5% to end at $74.07 per barrel.
read more... 04/12/2023
Oil prices closed lower on Thursday despite OPEC+ members announcing additional production cuts. The market responded cautiously to the announcement, as several OPEC and allied nations pledged further reductions to enhance market stability and balance. Consequently, Brent crude edged 0.3% down at $82.83 per barrel, while WTI crude ended over 2% lower to settle slightly below $76 per barrel.
read more... 01/12/2023