Oil gains 6% in 5 days over EU sanctions on Russia, Iran & US Fed rate cut bets; Brent sits at 3-week high
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Oil gains 6% in 5 days over EU sanctions on Russia, Iran & US Fed rate cut bets; Brent sits at 3-week high

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices climbed about two per cent in the previous session to settle at a three-week high, driven by expectations that additional sanctions on Russia and Iran could tighten supplies and lower interest rates in Europe and the US Federal Reserve could boost global fuel demand. -Analysts say the price strength is driven by expectations of tighter sanctions against Russia and Iran, more supportive Chinese economic guidance, Mideast political havoc and prospects for a US Federal Reserve rate cut next week. -The International Energy Agency increased its forecast for 2025 global oil demand growth to 1.1 million barrels per day from 990,000 bpd last month, citing China's stimulus measures. The United Arab Emirates cut oil shipment allocations for some Asian customers, signalling quota compliance from a key OPEC member state, which supported crude oil prices.

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Oil Climbs in Year’s First Session With US Stockpiles in Focus
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1 week ago

Oil Climbs in Year’s First Session With US Stockpiles in Focus

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Oil began 2025 by rising to the highest level since November, boosted by a report of shrinking crude stockpiles in the US and bullish technical indicators. A report from the American Petroleum Institute showed inventories fell by 1.4 million barrels last week, a sixth straight draw if confirmed by government data later Thursday. It’s the fourth straight session of gains, …

Oil rises as investors return from holidays, eye China recovery
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1 week ago

Oil rises as investors return from holidays, eye China recovery

Live Mint  

By Florence Tan SINGORE, - Oil prices nudged higher on Thursday, the first day of trade for 2025, as investors returning from holidays cautiously eyed a recovery in China's economy and fuel demand following a pledge by President Xi Jinping to promote growth. Traders are returning to their desks and probably weighing higher geopolitical risks and also the impact of …

Brent crude outlook bearish on oversupply, grim oil demand; 2025 average pegged at $74 after hitting $80 in 2024
1 week ago

Brent crude outlook bearish on oversupply, grim oil demand; 2025 average pegged at $74 after hitting $80 in 2024

Live Mint  

Oil prices are likely to be constrained near $70 a barrel in 2025 as weak demand from China and rising global supplies are expected to cast a shadow on OPEC+-led efforts to shore up the market. Brent crude would average $74.33 per barrel in 2025, down from a forecast of $74.53 in November, marking an eighth straight downward revision. Most …

Oil logs weekly gain in holiday-thinned trade on low US crude stock, China stimulus outlook; Brent sits at $74/bbl
1 week, 4 days ago

Oil logs weekly gain in holiday-thinned trade on low US crude stock, China stimulus outlook; Brent sits at $74/bbl

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices settled more than one per cent higher in the previous session, logging a weekly gain in low trading volume ahead of year-end. Back home, crude oil futures settled 0.17 per cent higher at ₹6,045 per barrel on the multi-commodity exchange. -US crude oil inventories fell by 4.2 million barrels in the week ended December 20 as …

Stocks hit, dollar slips in illiquid year-end profit taking
1 week, 6 days ago

Stocks hit, dollar slips in illiquid year-end profit taking

Live Mint  

By Alden Bentley, Naomi Rovnick and Ankur Banerjee NEW YORK/LONDON/SINGAPORE -U.S. stocks wrapped up Christmas week on Friday with retracements of double-digit uptrends, and, alongside the dollar to a smaller degree, succumbed to profit taking in illiquid markets heading into the last weekend of 2024. "I’ve heard anecdotes that pension funds are rebalancing ahead of year-end, selling stocks and buying …

Oil spikes 1% in holiday-thinned session over China stimulus outlook; Brent hits $74 in rangebound trade
1 week, 6 days ago

Oil spikes 1% in holiday-thinned session over China stimulus outlook; Brent hits $74 in rangebound trade

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices rose almost one per cent on Thursday, December 26, in a holiday-thinned trading session driven by hopes for additional fiscal policy stimulus in China, the world's biggest oil importer, and supported by an industry report showing a decline in US crude inventories. Crude oil trades higher in holiday-thinned session -According to news agency Reuters, Chinese authorities …

Oil sheds 3% in 5 days on US Fed rate cut outlook, weak Chinese demand; Brent slips below $73/bbl
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Oil sheds 3% in 5 days on US Fed rate cut outlook, weak Chinese demand; Brent slips below $73/bbl

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International crude oil prices settled little changed in the previous session after markets weighed weak Chinese demand and fewer interest rate-cut expectations by the US Federal Reserve after recent prints of US inflation. -The US dollar retreated from a two-year high but was heading for a third consecutive week of gains after data showed cooling US inflation two days after …

Oil climbs as Assad's fall brings more uncertainty to Middle East
1 month ago

Oil climbs as Assad's fall brings more uncertainty to Middle East

The Hindu  

Oil prices climbed on Monday after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime introduced greater uncertainty to the Middle East, although the gains were capped by a waning demand outlook for the coming year. "But Saudi Arabia's price reductions and OPEC+'s production cut extension last week underscored weak demand from China, indicating the market may soften toward year-end," he …

Oil reports weekly loss on oversupply fears despite OPEC+ output extension; Brent down over 2% in 5 days
1 month ago

Oil reports weekly loss on oversupply fears despite OPEC+ output extension; Brent down over 2% in 5 days

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices fell by more than one per cent in the previous session to report a weekly loss after analysts projected a supply surplus next year on weak demand despite the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies 's recent decision to delay the oil output hikes till April 2025 and extend the deep production cuts to …

Morgan Stanley, HSBC slash crude oil supply forecast; Brent average pegged near $70 for 2025 after OPEC+ verdict
1 month ago

Morgan Stanley, HSBC slash crude oil supply forecast; Brent average pegged near $70 for 2025 after OPEC+ verdict

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OPEC+ verdict: Leading global investment bankers Morgan Stanley and HSBC revised down their expectations for an oil market surplus next year and forecast a Brent crude price of $70 per barrel, following a decision by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries to delay and slow plans for a higher crude output. Brent crude average, oil supply forecasts for 2025 According …

Brent nears $93, US WTI ticks higher after OPEC+ pushes back output hike, extends cuts through 2026
1 month ago

Brent nears $93, US WTI ticks higher after OPEC+ pushes back output hike, extends cuts through 2026

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International crude oil prices traded higher on Thursday, December 5, after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, in its virtual meeting, decided to delay its planned output increase by three months to April 2025 and extend the full unwind of production cuts by a year until the end of 2026. -According to Reuters calculations, the gradual unwinding …

'No surprises': OPEC+ considers extending supply cuts, likely to push output hike till next meeting
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1 month ago

'No surprises': OPEC+ considers extending supply cuts, likely to push output hike till next meeting

Firstpost  

OPEC+ members are holding back 5.86 million barrels per day of output, or about 5.7% of global demand, in a series of steps agreed since 2022 to support the market OPEC+ will delay its plan to raise oil output, currently set to start in January, during its online meeting on Thursday, an OPEC+ source told Reuters, to provide additional support …

Oil Holds Drop as OPEC Decision on Supply Takes the Spotlight
1 month ago

Oil Holds Drop as OPEC Decision on Supply Takes the Spotlight

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-- Oil steadied after a decline, with traders looking ahead to an OPEC meeting on Thursday that’s expected to see the cartel again defer a move to revive output in an already well-supplied market. While commercial stockpiles shrank more than 5 million barrels for the biggest weekly drop since August, nationwide oil production hit a record in a reminder of …

Oil ticks higher ahead of OPEC+ verdict; Israel-Lebanon tensions provide support: Brent nears $93/bbl
1 month ago

Oil ticks higher ahead of OPEC+ verdict; Israel-Lebanon tensions provide support: Brent nears $93/bbl

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International crude oil prices rose more than 1.5 per cent on Tuesday, December 3, ahead of the output policy decision by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies meeting. Global benchmark Brent crude futures last rose $1.16, or 1.6 per cent, to $72.99 per barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate crude was last up $1.16, or 1.7 …

Oil Stabilizes Ahead of OPEC Supply Meeting as Volatility Drops
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1 month ago

Oil Stabilizes Ahead of OPEC Supply Meeting as Volatility Drops

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-- Oil was little changed as traders watched for clues on OPEC ’s supply plans ahead of a key meeting this Thursday. “Despite the ongoing cross-currents we’ve hit a fair value that looks sticky for the short-term” with Brent at current levels, said Chris Weston, head of research for Pepperstone Group. “For now, the oil market is happy to massage …

Brent shy of $73, US WTI sheds over 4% in 5 days on easing supply risk: Goldman Sachs in favor of OPEC+ cuts
1 month, 1 week ago

Brent shy of $73, US WTI sheds over 4% in 5 days on easing supply risk: Goldman Sachs in favor of OPEC+ cuts

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices edged lower in the previous session to log a weekly decline of more than three per cent, pressured by easing concern over supply risks from the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and the prospect of increased supply in 2025 even as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies is expected to extend output cuts. According to news …

Oil settles down as ease of supply risks drives weekly loss
1 month, 1 week ago

Oil settles down as ease of supply risks drives weekly loss

Live Mint  

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK -Oil prices edged lower on Friday and posted a weekly decline of more than 3%, pressured by easing concern over supply risks from the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and the prospect of increased supply in 2025 even as OPEC is expected to extend output cuts. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 72 cents, or 1.05%, to …

Oil Little Changed in Thin Trading After OPEC Delays Meeting
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1 month, 1 week ago

Oil Little Changed in Thin Trading After OPEC Delays Meeting

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-- Oil was steady as traders watched for any further clues to OPEC ’s production plans after it delayed a key virtual meeting by four days. Prices have been buffeted by fluctuating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, waning demand in top importer China and concerns whether President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming policies could affect supply from Russia and Iran. “The …

Oil rises after investors weigh escalation of Russia-Ukraine war amid rise in US crude stock; Brent at $73
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Oil rises after investors weigh escalation of Russia-Ukraine war amid rise in US crude stock; Brent at $73

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices were steady on Wednesday, November 20, as the escalating war between major oil producer Russia and Ukraine offset a rise in US crude and gasoline stocks. Back home, crude oil futures last traded 0.56 per cent lower at ₹5,825 per barrel on the multi commodity exchange. This has put geopolitical risk back in the market However, …

Oil sheds 5% in five days on subdued China demand, slow pace of US Fed rate cuts; Brent sits 2% lower to $71
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Oil sheds 5% in five days on subdued China demand, slow pace of US Fed rate cuts; Brent sits 2% lower to $71

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices settled down more than two per cent in the previous session as investors fretted about weaker Chinese oil demand and a potential slowing in the pace of US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts after the latest macroeconomic data. Back home, crude oil futures settled 1.86 per cent lower at ₹5,660 per barrel on the multi commodity …

Oil gains 1% in five days on US elections, Fed rate cut; Brent sits 2% lower to $73 dragged by subdued China stimulus
2 months ago

Oil gains 1% in five days on US elections, Fed rate cut; Brent sits 2% lower to $73 dragged by subdued China stimulus

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices settled more than two per cent lower in the previous session as traders grew less fearful of prolonged supply disruptions from a strong hurricane in the US Gulf of Mexico, while top importer China's latest economic-stimulus packages failed to impress some oil traders. Despite Friday's losses, oil prices gained more than one per cent week-over-week, drawing …

Oil rises as investors take stock of Trump victory, US crude stocks rise
2 months ago

Oil rises as investors take stock of Trump victory, US crude stocks rise

Live Mint  

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON -Oil prices turned positive on Wednesday after falling by more than $2, despite U.S. crude stocks rising by more than expected, according to the Energy Information Administration. Independent analyst Tina Teng said that besides a surging dollar weighing on commodity prices, a Trump presidency could see policies that may further pressure the Chinese economy, weakening oil …

Crude oil prices plummet 2.5% on strong US dollar; Brent slips below $74
2 months ago

Crude oil prices plummet 2.5% on strong US dollar; Brent slips below $74

Live Mint  

Crude oil prices slid 2.5% on Wednesday, November 6, snapping a five-day winning streak, weighed down by a stronger US dollar as early reports suggested that Republican candidate Donald Trump is edging closer to securing a second term in the White House. Crude prices have experienced notable fluctuations in recent sessions, influenced by OPEC+'s decision to delay December production plans …

Oil hits one-week high on weak dollar ahead of US election results; Brent nears $76/bbl, WTI extends five-day streak
2 months ago

Oil hits one-week high on weak dollar ahead of US election results; Brent nears $76/bbl, WTI extends five-day streak

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices edged one per cent higher to hit a one-week high on Tuesday, November 5, ahead of what is expected to be an exceptionally close US presidential election, after rising more than more than two per cent in the previous session as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries delayed plans to hike crude supply and production in …

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East War Rages, but China's Demand Remains a Key Factor
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East War Rages, but China's Demand Remains a Key Factor

Live Mint  

Oil prices remain volatile as the Middle East war rages on, with Brent crude futures settling higher for the second consecutive session. China's recent efforts to stimulate its economy are expected to have a positive impact on oil demand, but it may take some time for the stimulus efforts to filter through to oil demand. Global oil inventories point to …

Oil Prices Slide as Supply Outshines Demand, but Libya's Output Remains a Factor
3 months, 1 week ago

Oil Prices Slide as Supply Outshines Demand, but Libya's Output Remains a Factor

Hindustan Times  

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as a stronger supply outlook and tepid global demand growth outweighed fears over escalating conflict in the Middle East. A panel of top ministers from the OPEC producer group meets on Oct. 2 to review the market, with no policy changes expected. The possibility of Libyan oil output recovering also weighed on the market.

Lebanon crisis: Oil prices climb on Middle East tensions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lebanon crisis: Oil prices climb on Middle East tensions

Hindustan Times  

Oil prices rose on Tuesday on news of monetary stimulus from top importer China and concerns that tensions in the Middle East could hit regional supply, while a major hurricane loomed over the United States, the world's biggest crude producer. The crude oil market has been looking desperately towards Chinese authorities for further easing measures to counter the economic slowdown," …

Oil Rebounds After Brutal Week as Traders Take Stock of Outlook
4 months ago

Oil Rebounds After Brutal Week as Traders Take Stock of Outlook

Live Mint  

Oil rose from its lowest close since 2021 after a deep weekly loss pushed futures close to levels regarded as oversold, with the focus this week on three reports that may clarify the demand outlook. Traders are in line for bumper crop of market insights this week as the three most prominent forecasters — OPEC, the Energy Information Administration and …

Crude Oil Prices Fall: Asian Paints, Kansai Gain Up To 5% But ONGC, Oil India Shares Fall
4 months ago

Crude Oil Prices Fall: Asian Paints, Kansai Gain Up To 5% But ONGC, Oil India Shares Fall

News 18  

A continued decline in Brent crude prices has come as a blessing for oil marketing companies and paint manufacturers, while at the same time, dented sentiment for oil refiners. On the bourses, Asian Paints, Berger Paints India, Shalimar Paints, Kansai Nerolac Paints, Indigo Paints, and Akzo Nobel India gained in the range of 1 per cent to 5 per cent …

Stock markets trade marginally lower, Sensex down by 60 points, Nifty at 25,266
4 months ago

Stock markets trade marginally lower, Sensex down by 60 points, Nifty at 25,266

India TV News  

A day after hitting an all-time high, the equity benchmark indices opened in red on Tuesday. Global oil benchmark Brent crude declined 0.40 per cent to USD 77.21 a barrel. Rupee against dollar The rupee declined 4 paise to 83.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday due to a stronger greenback in global markets and weak domestic …

Rupee turns flat at 83.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade
5 months, 1 week ago

Rupee turns flat at 83.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The Hindu  

The Rupee turned flat at 83.73 against the U.S. currency on August 2 amid weak equity markets and an upward movement in crude oil prices overseas. According to forex traders, “the Indian currency found support due to softening the dollar against major rivals following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain the status quo on interest rates and some inflows …

Rupee rises 1 paisa higher against U.S. dollar in early trade
5 months, 1 week ago

Rupee rises 1 paisa higher against U.S. dollar in early trade

The Hindu  

The rupee opened 1 paisa higher at 83.67 against the U.S. currency on August 1 after the Federal Reserve held the rates, but said a September rate cut could be on the table. The U.S. dollar declined marginally in overseas markets but Brent crude oil prices rose further, limiting gains for the domestic currency. At the interbank currency exchange, the …

HPCL, BPCL ,IOCL share price gain up to 6%: Should you Buy, Sell or Hold the stocks?
5 months, 1 week ago

HPCL, BPCL ,IOCL share price gain up to 6%: Should you Buy, Sell or Hold the stocks?

Live Mint  

Stock Market today: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Indian Oil Corporation share price gained up to 6% in the intraday trades on Tuesday. The softening Oil prices boosted street sentiments driving gains for these upstream oil Marketing companies HPCL, BPCL,IOCL share price. Lower marketing margin concerns The lower crude prices relieve concerns on marketing margins of Oil marketing …

Oil stabilises as signs of economic slowdown clash with Fed rate cut hopes; brent crude at $85.09/bbl
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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. “Crude Oil prices have recovered from above key support levels with NYMEX crude recovering from $79-$79.5 and MCX crude from above …

Oil sheds China demand worries, gains 1% on weaker US dollar & drop in stockpiles; Brent nears $85/bbl
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Oil sheds China demand worries, gains 1% on weaker US dollar & drop in stockpiles; Brent nears $85/bbl

Live Mint  

Crude oil prices climbed about one per cent on Wednesday, July 17, on a bigger-than-expected weekly drop in US crude stockpiles. Brent futures rose 96 cents, or 1.2 per cent, to $84.69 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.36, or 1.7 per cent, to $82.12. Coming to domestic prices, crude oil futures last traded 1.95 per cent …

Oil prices decline over 1% on Chinese demand jitters
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Oil prices decline over 1% on Chinese demand jitters

Live Mint  

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON -Oil prices settled more than 1% lower on Tuesday, the third straight day of losses, on worries of a slowing Chinese economy crimping demand, though declines were stemmed by a growing consensus the U.S. Federal Reserve could begin cutting its key interest rate as soon as September. "Weaker economic data continues to flow from China as …

Rupee falls 1 paisa to close at 83.50 against U.S. dollar
6 months ago

Rupee falls 1 paisa to close at 83.50 against U.S. dollar

The Hindu  

The rupee pared its initial losses and settled for the day on an almost flat note at 83.50 against the U.S. dollar on July 4, resisting pressure from elevated crude oil prices. Forex traders said a positive trend in domestic equities, wherein benchmark indices touched all-time high levels, and significant foreign fund inflows supported the rupee and restricted the fall. …

Oil prices rise on OPEC production cuts, summer consumption hopes; Brent rises 0.81% to $85.69 per barrel
6 months, 1 week ago

Oil prices rise on OPEC production cuts, summer consumption hopes; Brent rises 0.81% to $85.69 per barrel

Live Mint  

Oil prices rose on Monday, fuelled by increasing summer demand optimism and the supply cuts by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. On Monday, Brent crude futures rose 0.81 per cent or 69 cents to $85.69 per barrel as of 13:36. Both the commodity contracts increased nearly 6 per cent in June, with Brent settling around $85 per barrel …

Oil touches seven-week high amid demand optimism, war concerns; brent crude at $85.53/bbl
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Oil touches seven-week high amid demand optimism, war concerns; brent crude at $85.53/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices reached seven-week highs on Wednesday, driven by optimism about summer demand and concerns over escalating conflicts, despite an industry report indicating an unexpected rise in U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude futures for August, set to expire on Thursday, increased by 20 cents to $85.53 a barrel by 12:35 GMT, while the more actively traded September contract rose by …

Oil records longest losing streak in 5 months on hawkish US Fed policy, demand worries; Brent down 2% at $82/bbl
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Oil records longest losing streak in 5 months on hawkish US Fed policy, demand worries; Brent down 2% at $82/bbl

Live Mint  

Crude oil prices rose about one per cent in the previous session but fell for the week on worries that strong US macroeconomic data would keep interest rates elevated for a longer period, curbing fuel demand. Coming to domestic prices, crude oil futures settled 0.03 per cent lower at ₹6,469 per barrel on the multi commodity exchange Why is crude …

Oil drops for fourth straight session as hawkish US Fed stance weakens demand outlook; Brent at $81/bbl
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Oil drops for fourth straight session as hawkish US Fed stance weakens demand outlook; Brent at $81/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices declined on Thursday, May 23, for the fourth session in a row, as the prospect of higher-for-longer US interest rates raised worries around demand growth in the world's biggest oil market. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Brent crude oil futures were last down 45 cents, or 0.6 per cent, at $81.45 a barrel. On the domestic front, crude oil futures were …

Crude oil extends decline despite geopolitical tensions; 4 key reasons weighing on prices
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Crude oil extends decline despite geopolitical tensions; 4 key reasons weighing on prices

Live Mint  

Crude oil prices extended decline on Tuesday with the global benchmark Brent oil falling over a percent. The fall in crude oil prices comes despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions and ahead of the meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its affiliates, together known as OPEC+ on supply. Here are the key reasons why crude oil prices …

Oil set for weekly gain as demand signs, geopolitics seen as positives
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Oil set for weekly gain as demand signs, geopolitics seen as positives

Hindustan Times  

By Katya Golubkova and Sudarshan Varadhan Oil set for weekly gain as demand signs, geopolitics seen as positives SINGORE, - Oil rose on Friday, set for a weekly gain, as data this week from the U.S. and China, the world's two largest crude users, pointed to higher demand and continuing uncertainty over the Gaza war supported prices. Falling U.S. crude …

Oil set for weekly gain as demand signs, geopolitics seen as positives
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Oil set for weekly gain as demand signs, geopolitics seen as positives

Hindustan Times  

By Katya Golubkova and Sudarshan Varadhan Oil set for weekly gain as demand signs, geopolitics seen as positives SINGORE -Oil rose on Friday, set for a weekly gain, as data this week from the U.S. and China, the world's two largest crude users, pointed to higher demand and continuing uncertainty over the Gaza war supported prices. Falling U.S. crude inventories …

Oil rises on Saudi Arabia’s decision to hike prices, brent crude at $83.39/bbl
8 months ago

Oil rises on Saudi Arabia’s decision to hike prices, brent crude at $83.39/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil futures saw an increase on Monday following Saudi Arabia's decision to raise June crude prices for most regions. “Crude Oil prices are seen trading positive today after Saudi Arabia raised its official oil selling price for most regions, and on fading hopes of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, however, price gains look limited as supply from the middle-east …

Brent, WTI shed 6% as oil heads for steepest weekly drop in 3 months: What’s cooling down the commodity?
8 months ago

Brent, WTI shed 6% as oil heads for steepest weekly drop in 3 months: What’s cooling down the commodity?

Live Mint  

Oil prices extended losses on Friday, May 3, 2024 and stayed on course for the steepest weekly loss in three months, as investors weighed lower-than-expected US jobs data and the timing of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. Coming to domestic prices, crude oil futures declined 0.76 per cent to ₹6,551 per barrel on the multi commodity exchange. …

Rupee declines 5 paise to 83.43 against U.S. dollar in early trade
8 months, 1 week ago

Rupee declines 5 paise to 83.43 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The Hindu  

The rupee depreciated 5 paise to 83.43 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on April 29 amid a strong American currency overseas and withdrawal of foreign funds from domestic equity markets. However, positive sentiment in the domestic equity markets and retreating crude oil prices in international markets supported the Indian currency at lower level, forex traders said. At the …

OPEC cuts and geopolitical tensions propel Brent crude up by over 13% in 2024; central banks face inflation challenge
8 months, 2 weeks ago

OPEC cuts and geopolitical tensions propel Brent crude up by over 13% in 2024; central banks face inflation challenge

Live Mint  

Brent crude futures have surged 13.4% this year so far to $87.26 per barrel, propelled by escalating tensions in the Middle East, OPEC supply cuts, attacks on energy infrastructure between Ukraine and Russia, and increased oil demand from major consuming nations, all of which have tightened the market. Iran is the third largest producer in the Organization of the Petroleum …

Petroleum minister discusses ongoing market volatility with Opec secretary-general
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Petroleum minister discusses ongoing market volatility with Opec secretary-general

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Hardeep Singh Puri, India’s Union minister for petroleum and natural gas, on Friday discussed with Haitham Al-Ghais, the secretary-general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, the ongoing volatility in the energy market due to the Iran-Israel conflict. “As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India is committed to supporting efforts to achieve balance in global energy …

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