International crude oil prices rebounded on Wednesday, October 30, rising more than two per cent after data showed US crude and gasoline inventories fell unexpectedly last week and on reports that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will likely delay its planned oil output increase. After falling more than six per cent earlier in … Read more
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 prices closed lower on Friday but posted a second consecutive weekly gain as investors considered factors such as potential supply disruptions in the Middle East and the effects of Hurricane Milton on fuel demand in Florida. Brent crude futures fell 36 cents, or 0.45%, to settle at $79.04 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas … Read more
Oil prices increased by approximately 2% on Monday, driven by ongoing disruptions to U.S. Gulf oil infrastructure, which offset persistent concerns about demand following new data from China. Investors are also anticipating a potential reduction in U.S. interest rates later this week. By 1315 GMT, Brent crude futures for November rose by $1.40, or 1.96%, … Read more
The Indian stock market resumed its upward momentum and logged the best week since the end of June, largely supported by positive global cues ahead of a likely interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. In the third week of September, investors will closely monitor key market triggers such as new listings, domestic and … Read more
International crude oil prices slightly recovered from a 33-month low level and climbed three per cent or over $2 a barrel on Wednesday, September 11, driven by fears of lengthy production shutdowns in the offshore oil patch due to Hurricane Francine. The recovery in prices also came after an increase in US crude inventories reported … Read more
International crude oil prices have been on a broader downtrend and crashed nearly 20 per cent in the last 12 months due to a demand-supply imbalance in the market, even as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) eye price stability. Brent and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures logged the … Read more
International crude oil prices continued their bearish trend and fell by $1 a barrel or around two per cent on Wednesday, September 4, dragged by pessimism about demand fears after after reports emerged that a deal was in the offing to resolve a dispute that has halted Libyan production and exports. Brent crude futures were … Read more
Crude oil prices rose by more than a dollar a barrel on Thursday, August 29, as supply disruptions in Libya and plans to lower output in Iraq raised concerns of a tightening market. More than half of Libya’s oil production—nearly 70,000 barrels per day—was offline today, and exports were halted at several ports amid a … Read more
International crude oil prices snapped their three-day winning streak and fell around two per cent on Tuesday, August 27. Worries that slower economic growth in the US and China could reduce energy demand dragged prices down, especially after they surged over seven per cent in the prior three days. Brent futures last fell $1.31, or … Read more