Demand optimism amid production cuts by Opec-plus countries lifted global oil prices to three-month highs. The most active US NYMEX futures gained almost 17% in July, sending prices well above $80 a barrel level. Tighter supply and expectations that the US Federal Reserve is close to ending its monetary tightening cycle, also aided the positive … Read more
MELBOURNE: Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, erasing losses from the previous session, on hopes of progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine and providing a fresh reminder supply remains tight as data showed U.S. crude stocks fell sharply last week. Brent crude futures touched a high of $112.78 shortly after opening and were up … Read more
SINGAPORE/LONDON: Oil prices edged lower on Monday as rising coronavirus cases and tensions between the United States and China pushed investors towards safe-haven assets. Brent crude dipped 20 cents, or 0.5%, to $43.14 a barrel by 1000 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped to $41.15 a barrel, down 14 cents, or 0.4%. … Read more
LONDON: Oil prices fell on Wednesday as industry data showed a bigger than expected inventory build in the United States, where a surge in coronavirus cases could further dent fuel demand in the world’s biggest oil consumer. Brent crude fell 39 cents, or 0.9 per cent, to $43.93 a barrel by 0837 GMT. US West … Read more
It’s a good day for OPEC. Data published Monday by the oil cartel show its members have largely complied with an agreement to slash production. The confirmation caps a remarkable year for OPEC, which was forced to devise a plan to boost prices after they fell to $26 per barrel in February 2016. The price … Read more