Crude oil declines below $70 as Sino-US trade dispute deepens; supply concerns prevent steeper price fall
5 years, 8 months ago

Crude oil declines below $70 as Sino-US trade dispute deepens; supply concerns prevent steeper price fall

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China’s crude oil imports in April hit a record for the month, at 10.64 million barrels per day, customs data showed on Wednesday. London: Brent oil dropped below $70 a barrel on Wednesday, hurt by concerns about a deepening US-Chinese trade row, although persistent supply worries prevented a steeper price fall. China’s crude imports in April hit a record for the month, at 10.64 million barrels per day, customs data showed on Wednesday. Azerbaijan’s oil minister said it had received assurances from Saudi Arabia, OPEC’s biggest producer and de facto leader, that Riyadh would not take any unilateral decisions on the global oil deal until OPEC’s June meeting.

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Oil rises from two-month highs on optimism ove
6 days, 19 hours ago

Oil rises from two-month highs on optimism ove

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By Florence Tan SINGAPORE - Oil prices extended their gains on Friday after closing at their highest in more than two months in the previous session on hopes governments across the world may increase policy support to revive economic growth that would lift fuel demand. Factory activity in Asia, Europe and the U.S. ended 2024 on a soft note as …

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

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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, 1 day ago

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

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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 inches higher in thin trade, investors focus on China, US data
1 week, 3 days ago

Oil inches higher in thin trade, investors focus on China, US data

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By Florence Tan and Emily Chow SINGORE -Oil prices edged up on Monday in thin holiday trade ahead of the year-end as traders awaited more Chinese and U.S. economic data later this week to assess growth in the world's two largest oil consumers. Oil prices were also supported by optimism for Chinese economic growth next year that could lift demand …

Oil prices steady as weekly rise expected amid China's economic recovery hopes
1 week, 6 days ago

Oil prices steady as weekly rise expected amid China's economic recovery hopes

Hindustan Times  

Oil prices were little changed on Friday but were set for a weekly rise amid optimism economic stimulus efforts will prompt a recovery in China, the world's biggest oil importer. With hopes that economic stimulus initiatives will spur a resurgence in China, the world's largest oil importer, oil prices were little altered on Friday but were expected to climb weekly. …

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

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

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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 …

US Oil Exports to China Dwindle as Demand Wanes, Buying Shifts
2 weeks ago

US Oil Exports to China Dwindle as Demand Wanes, Buying Shifts

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-- US crude exports to China plunged by almost half this year as shifts in the nation’s economy weighed on demand and the country buys more barrels from countries including Russia and Iran. Exports of US oil to China plunged to 81.9 million barrels over the course of the year, down 46% from 150.6 million barrels last year, according to …

Oil prices up in thin pre-Christmas trade
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Oil prices up in thin pre-Christmas trade

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By Katya Golubkova TOKYO, Dec 24 - Oil prices were up on Tuesday in thin trade ahead of the Christmas Day holiday, with prices supported by U.S. economic data and rising oil demand in India, the world's third-largest oil importer. In the shorter term, traders are looking for indications of U.S. demand from the crude oil and fuel stockpiles data …

Oil prices ease on surplus concerns, dollar strength
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Oil prices ease on surplus concerns, dollar strength

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By Nicole Jao NEW YORK -Oil prices edged lower on Monday in thin trade ahead of the Christmas holiday on concerns about a supply surplus next year and a strengthened dollar. Macquarie analysts projected a growing supply surplus for next year, which will hold Brent prices to an average of $70.50 a barrel, down from this year's average of $79.64, …

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 …

Rupee falls 1 paisa against US dollar in early trade
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rupee falls 1 paisa against US dollar in early trade

The Hindu  

The rupee dropped 1 paisa to 84.92 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday and hovered around its all-time low level, as traders await more cues from the US FED on the interest rate front. Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped over 1 per cent on Tuesday, weighed down by an across-the-board selloff amid cautious investors' approach …

China’s crude oil imports rebounded in November, but so did storage flows: Russell
3 weeks, 3 days ago

China’s crude oil imports rebounded in November, but so did storage flows: Russell

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By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, Dec 16 - China's crude oil imports in November hit a 14-month high, but much of the additional volume is likely to have ended up in storage as refinery processing remained subdued. China, the world's biggest crude importer, had a surplus of about 1.77 million barrels per day in November, according to calculations based on …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 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 …

Saudi Arabia boosts crude oil share in Asia at Russia’s expense: Russell
1 month, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia boosts crude oil share in Asia at Russia’s expense: Russell

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By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, - Saudi Arabia clawed back market share of Asia's crude oil imports in November, while Russia surrendered some of its barrels in what may be an early sign of a shift in market dynamics. Asia's imports from Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest crude exporter, rose to 5.83 million barrels per day in November, up from …

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 …

Asia’s November crude oil imports nudge higher, still heading for annual fall: Russell
1 month, 1 week ago

Asia’s November crude oil imports nudge higher, still heading for annual fall: Russell

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By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, Nov 28 - Asia's imports of crude oil ticked up slightly in November, led by a recovery by top importer China, but arrivals are still on track to be weaker this year than in 2023. For the first 11 months of the year, Asia's crude imports were 26.52 million bpd, down 370,000 bpd from the …

Chinese Buyers Soak Up Unsold Oil as Iranian Crude Flows Slow
1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese Buyers Soak Up Unsold Oil as Iranian Crude Flows Slow

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-- China’s independent refiners have snapped up barrels from across the Middle East and Africa as offers of Iranian oil remain scarcer and more expensive than usual, in part due to broadening US sanctions. China’s independent refiners, known as teapots, typically favor cheaper Iranian crude and take around 90% of the OPEC producer’s exports, but a slowdown in the amount …

China crude oil imports set for November rebound, but it’s price not demand: Russell
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China crude oil imports set for November rebound, but it’s price not demand: Russell

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By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, Nov 21 - China's crude imports are on track to rebound in November to the highest in three months, but the increasing appetite of the world's largest oil importer is more about price than rising demand. Crude oil arrivals may reach around 11.4 million barrels per day this month, the most since August and the …

Oil settles down on strong US supply, losses capped by Ukraine escalation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Oil settles down on strong US supply, losses capped by Ukraine escalation

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By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON -Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday after U.S. crude and gasoline stocks rose by more than expected last week, but losses were capped by worries about the intensifying war between major oil producer Russia and Ukraine. Weak demand in the world's largest crude importer continued, with Chinese stimulus announcements failing to boost oil demand growth in …

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

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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, …

China’s surplus crude oil eased in October, but this is still bearish: Russell
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China’s surplus crude oil eased in October, but this is still bearish: Russell

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By Clyde Russell SYDNEY, Nov 18 - China's crude oil surplus nearly halved in October, but this was a further sign of weakness as both imports and refinery runs dipped. But there is also a structural shift underway in China's crude oil demand, with the rapid uptake of what Beijing terms new energy vehicles, which include full electric vehicles and …

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

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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 heads for weekly loss as Chinese demand continues to underperform
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Oil heads for weekly loss as Chinese demand continues to underperform

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By Nicole Jao and Gabrielle Ng SINGAPORE -Oil prices fell on Friday on signs demand in China, the world's biggest crude importer, continues to underperform amid its uneven economic recovery. The decline in run rates occurred as China's factory output growth slowed last month and demand woes in its property sector showed few signs of abating even though consumer spending …

China's weak oil demand may lead to global surplus of 1 mn barrels: How would crude prices react?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's weak oil demand may lead to global surplus of 1 mn barrels: How would crude prices react?

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The surplus could provide a buffer for prices against potential supply-side price shocks from conflicts in West Asia and other regions Low oil demand from China, supply-side shocks due to the conflict in West Asia, and increase in oil production by countries like US and Brazil are all important factors in determining crude oil price. The IEA forecasts that global …

Oil falls on Chinese stimulus disappointment, supply outlook
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Oil falls on Chinese stimulus disappointment, supply outlook

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By Erwin Seba HOUSTON -Oil prices fell by more than 2% on Monday after China's latest stimulus plan disappointed investors seeking demand growth in the world's second-biggest oil consumer, while supply looked set to rise in 2025. Donald Trump's U.S. election victory may continue to be affecting the market, said Phil Flynn, senior analyst for the Price Futures Group. Bank …

Oil Retreats on Weak Outlook for Chinese Demand, Stronger Dollar
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Oil Retreats on Weak Outlook for Chinese Demand, Stronger Dollar

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-- Oil extended declines as a soft outlook for demand in China, the world’s largest crude importer, continued to plague the market. The nearest WTI futures contract is trading at its smallest premium to the following month since June, indicating that short-term tightness in the physical oil market is easing. OPEC’s decision to delay the production increase “provided only a …

Oil crashes over 2% on disappointing China stimulus; Brent drops below $73
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Oil crashes over 2% on disappointing China stimulus; Brent drops below $73

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Oil prices dropped around 2 per cent on Monday, November 11, after China's stimulus plan disappointed investors, Reuters reported. The report added that Brent crude futures fell by 2.48 per cent or $1.83 to $72.04 a barrel at 2:44 pm, and US West Texas Intermediate crude futures declined by 2.71 per cent or $1.91 to $68.47 a barrel. The oil …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

MARKET REPORT: Oil falls as fears ease of wider Middle East war
2 months, 1 week ago

MARKET REPORT: Oil falls as fears ease of wider Middle East war

Daily Mail  

Oil stocks took a knock as the price of crude fell nearly $5 a barrel on hopes full-blown war in the Middle East can be avoided. London-listed energy stocks fell oil prices lower on Monday The slump in the oil price sent BP down 1.4pc, or 5.8p, to 399.1p and Shell off by 1.4pc, or 34.5p, to 2516p. Back among …

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

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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 Soar as Middle East Tensions Escalate
3 months ago

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tensions Escalate

The Hindu  

Oil prices extend upward march on Mideast tensions, with Brent North Sea crude reaching close to $80 per barrel on Monday. The rise is partly attributed to concerns about geopolitical unrest in the Middle East, but also to hopes of stronger Chinese demand after Beijing recently announced major stimulus measures to boost its flagging economy.

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," …

Investors turned more bearish on oil last week than ever
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Investors turned more bearish on oil last week than ever

The Hindu  

Investors were more bearish than ever on crude oil last week, deepening a months-long selloff that pressured prices to multi-year lows amid growing concerns of weak demand in top consuming nations. Negative sentiment swept oil markets so strongly that short positions on Brent crude overtook long positions for the first time, data from the Intercontinental Exchange showed on Friday. “This …

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

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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 …

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 …

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

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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

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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 …

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, 3 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 …

Russia was China’s top oil supplier for the twelfth month in April
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia was China’s top oil supplier for the twelfth month in April

The Hindu  

Russia was China’s top oil supplier in April for a 12th month, with volumes rising 30% from a year earlier, official data showed, as refiners continued to cash in on discounted shipments, while supplies from Saudi Arabia fell a quarter on higher prices. China’s crude-oil imports from Russia, which include supplies sent via pipelines and the sea, were 9.26 million …

China annual oil refinery output falls for first time in 20 months amid maintenance
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China annual oil refinery output falls for first time in 20 months amid maintenance

Hindustan Times  

By Chen Aizhu China annual oil refinery output falls for first time in 20 months amid maintenance May 17 - China's refinery output fell 3.3% in April from a year earlier, the first annual decline in 20 months, as large refiners carried out regular maintenance and small independent plants curbed production due to thin profit margins. State-run refineries such as …

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