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
International crude oil prices climbed three per cent before paring gains on Wednesday, October 2, on worries that the escalating conflict in the Middle East due to the Israel-Iran war could threaten oil supplies from the world’s top-producing region. However, a large build-up in US crude inventories limited gains. Brent futures were last up 84 … 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 edged up about one per cent from a 14-month low level on Thursday, September 5, driven by a bigger-than-expected withdrawal from US inventories and a delay to hike supply by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+). Chinese demand fears and resolution to the Libya deal led to … 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
Global crude oil prices rose about one per cent in volatile trade on Tuesday, August 7, bouncing off multi-month lows hit in the previous session as investors turned their attention turned to supply tightness amid the Israel-Iran conflict and as financial markets recovered from their recent slump. Brent crude futures were up 58 cents, or … Read more
The Indian equity market exhibited volatility over the past week, ultimately closing marginally lower amid mixed signals. After a subdued start, the Nifty 50 index remained range-bound for most of the week, showing signs of fatigue. Selective buying in key heavyweights across sectors kept the sentiment positive. In the first week of August, investors will … Read more
Oil prices declined on Monday following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not pursue a second term, while investors speculated about potential U.S. interest rate cuts as early as September. By 1327 GMT, Brent crude futures had decreased by 68 cents, or 0.82%, to $81.95 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped … Read more
Crude oil prices rose by more than $1 per barrel on Tuesday, May 28, on the expectations that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) will maintain the current crude supply curbs, while a weaker US dollar made the commodity more attractive to holders of other currencies. The July contract for global … Read more
Global crude oil prices reported a second straight weekly gain and hit six-month high levels as markets watched for signs of any direct conflict between Israel and Iran that could further tighten supplies. This sudden uptick in crude oil prices has reignited fears of inflationary pressures and instilled fresh concerns among global central bankers, policymakers, … Read more