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Daily (25.11.2021): Carbon prices surged by over 5% on Wednesday, as Germany agreed on plans of setting the EU ETS at a minimum of 60€/tonne
Oil prices decreased slightly on Wednesday, pressured by a rise in US crude reserves. Nevertheless, losses were offset by low-volume trading ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Hence, Brent oil and WTI crude edged 0.1% lower at $82.25 and $78.39 a barrel, respectively.
read more... 25/11/2021
Daily (23.11.2021): European carbon prices climbed to a new record high on Monday despite gas declines
Crude oil prices rebounded to some extent on Monday but remained under pressure after Japan said it was considering releasing oil reserves and as the COVID-19 situation in Europe deteriorated, raising concerns about both oversupply and weak demand. The gains were attributed to new rumors that the OPEC countries, especially Saudi Arabia, are reconsidering the production agreement they reached a few weeks ago, if the US and China indeed release oil reserves
read more... 23/11/2021
Daily (19.11.2021): European carbon prices hit a fresh all-time high above 69 EUR/t on Thursday amid speculative buying
Oil prices increased slightly on Thursday, but the market was unable to reprise its recent highs as China seems ready to release some of its oil reserves, in apparent collaboration with the United States to fight back against OPEC output cuts. Hence, Brent crude settled 96 cents, or 1.2%, higher at $81.24 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude closed 65 cents, or 0.8%, higher at $79.01 a barrel.
read more... 19/11/2021
Daily (18.11.2021): Oil prices lost around 3% on Wednesday, due to dollar strength and fears of the US tapping into strategic reserves
Oil prices declined on Wednesday, pressured by a stronger US dollar and continued concerns of drawdowns from strategic crude reserves. Consequently, Brent oil fell by 2.6% to $80.28 a barrel and WTI crude dropped by 3% to $78.36 a barrel.
read more... 18/11/2021
Daily (17.11.2021): Suspended NS2 certification sent British gas prices to fresh record highs on Tuesday
Oil prices ended mixed in a choppy trading on Tuesday, with Brent crude moving higher as Saudi Arabia fuelled supply concerns by saying it would not accelerate production increases. However, concerns about rising Covid-19 cases in Europe limited gains. Hence, Brent crude added 0.5% to settle at $82.43 a barrel. In contrast, WTI crude lost 0.2% to settle at $80.76 a barrel following signals from the Biden administration that it has been considering a release from its emergency crude reserves.
read more... 17/11/2021