International crude oil prices settled over $2 lower in the previous session at their lowest level since mid-June as investors eyed a possible ceasefire in the Middle East’s Gaza. A strengthened US dollar also drove values down further. Brent crude prices settled down $2.48, or 2.9 per cent, to $82.63 a barrel. US West Texas … Read more
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 were broadly stable on Wednesday, March 27, after US crude stockpile rose lesser than expected and also dragged by indications that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is unlikely to change its output policy at its technical meeting next week. Crude prices have pared gains since hitting last week to their highest … Read more