Oil drops 5% following limited Israeli counterattack on Iran; brent crude at $71.92/bbl

Oil drops 5% following limited Israeli counterattack on Iran; brent crude at $71.92/bbl

Oil prices dropped approximately $4 per barrel on Monday after Israel’s retaliatory strike against Iran over the weekend left oil and nuclear facilities untouched, avoiding disruptions to energy supplies. By 1445 GMT, Brent futures had fallen by $4.13, or 5.43 per cent, to $71.92 per barrel, while U.S. WTI crude futures were down $4.04, or … Read more

Oil stabilises as signs of economic slowdown clash with Fed rate cut hopes; brent crude at $85.09/bbl

Oil stabilises as signs of economic slowdown clash with Fed rate cut hopes; brent crude at $85.09/bbl

Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Thursday as investors grappled with conflicting signals about crude demand. Concerns about a potential economic slowdown in the U.S. were balanced by rising expectations that the Federal Reserve might soon cut interest rates. By 11:41 a.m. EDT (1541 GMT), Brent futures had edged up by 1 cent to $85.09 … Read more

Oil prices surge to five-month high on positive economic news from US and China, brent crude at $87.73/bbl

Oil prices surge to five-month high on positive economic news from US and China, brent crude at $87.73/bbl

Crude prices saw a modest 1% increase, reaching a five-month peak. This surge was fueled by anticipations of rising oil demand, prompted by upbeat economic updates from both the U.S. and China, on Monday.  Additionally, global supplies faced constraints due to OPEC+ production cuts and assaults on Russian refineries. Brent futures climbed by 73 cents … Read more