Oil retreats from lows after US Fed outcome; key triggers affecting crude prices
1 year, 6 months ago

Oil retreats from lows after US Fed outcome; key triggers affecting crude prices

Live Mint  

Oil prices retreated on June 15, after edging lower by 1.5 per cent in the previous session on US Federal Reserve decision, as official data revealed a jump in refinery runs at the world's top crude importer, China. Oil prices fell 1.5 per cent after the US Fed projected more interest rate hikes, worrying markets about demand just hours after government data showed an unexpected, large build in US crude oil stocks. Brent crude futures settled $1.09, or 1.5 per cent, lower at $73.20 a barrel, while US WTI crude closed $1.15, or 1.7 per cent, lower at $68.27. Key triggers for crude price in upcoming sessions: -The oil market saw support after data on Thursday showed China's oil refinery throughput in May rising 15.4 per cent from a year earlier, hitting its second highest total on record.

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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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 …

Stocks hit, dollar slips in illiquid year-end profit taking
2 weeks 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 Dips in Thin Trading on Soft US Data, Natural Gas Outlook
2 weeks ago

Oil Dips in Thin Trading on Soft US Data, Natural Gas Outlook

Live Mint  

Oil edged lower in light holiday trading on soft US jobs data and a retreat in natural gas futures. US natural gas futures fell by more than 5% Thursday, dragging down the energy complex after forecasts pointed to lower-than-anticipated heating demand. Helping to set a floor on prices, the American Petroleum Institute said commercial crude inventories fell 3.2 million barrels …

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

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

Live Mint  

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 settles up after US crude stocks fall, Fed’s 2025 outlook curbs gains
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Oil settles up after US crude stocks fall, Fed’s 2025 outlook curbs gains

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By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON - Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday after U.S. crude inventories fell and the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected, but gains were capped as the Fed signalled it would slow the pace of cuts. U.S. crude stocks and distillate inventories fell while gasoline inventories rose in the week ending Dec. 13, the Energy …

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 …

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 …

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

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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

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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, …

Oil Holds Near November Lows as Traders Brace for Crude Glut
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Oil Holds Near November Lows as Traders Brace for Crude Glut

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-- Oil held near November lows, settling near $68 a barrel, as increasingly bearish fundamentals capped the session’s gain. In the physical market, a key supply gauge suggests a glut is coming sooner than expected, while timespreads in the futures market are flashing signs of oversupply. Also weighing on oil: OPEC cut its demand growth forecasts for a fourth consecutive …

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 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," …

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

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 …

Stock markets trade marginally lower, Sensex down by 60 points, Nifty at 25,266
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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

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 …

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 …

FTSE 100 finishes in the red after commodity weakness
7 months ago

FTSE 100 finishes in the red after commodity weakness

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sentiment on the equity markets was also partly impacted …

Oil surges ahead of inflation data after lacklustre week; brent crude at $82.88/bbl
7 months, 1 week ago

Oil surges ahead of inflation data after lacklustre week; brent crude at $82.88/bbl

Live Mint  

The Brent crude contract rose by 76 cents to $82.88 per barrel by 1411 GMT, while the more active August contract increased by 80 cents to $82.64. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The Brent crude July contract rose by 76 cents to $82.88 per barrel by 1411 GMT, while the more active August contract increased by 80 cents to $82.64. In comparison, WTI …

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
8 months 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
8 months 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 …

Wall Street today: US stocks surge on rate cut hopes
8 months ago

Wall Street today: US stocks surge on rate cut hopes

Live Mint  

Wall Street: US stocks surged on Monday on greater hopes of the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year following last week’s softer-than-expected jobs data. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 146.36 points, or 0.38 per cent, to 38,822.38, the S&P 500 gained 26.70 points, or 0.52 per cent, to 5,154.49 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 85.00 points, …

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. …

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 …

Crude oil prices jump 4% on reports of Israel strikes on Iran; Brent crude above $90 a barrel
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Crude oil prices jump 4% on reports of Israel strikes on Iran; Brent crude above $90 a barrel

Live Mint  

Crude oil prices jumped over 4% on Friday as conflict in the Middle East intensified, with Brent rallying above $90 a barrel in a sudden move higher. Brent oil, the global benchmark, surged 3.94% to $90.54 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate crude futures spiked 4.06% to $86.09. Crude oil prices have rallied this year led by the …

Oil rises over $1 on tighter supply, stays on track for 3rd monthly gain ahead of OPEC decision; Brent hits $87
9 months, 1 week ago

Oil rises over $1 on tighter supply, stays on track for 3rd monthly gain ahead of OPEC decision; Brent hits $87

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices rebounded and rose by more than $1 per barrel on Thursday, March 28, after falling for two consecutive sessions ahead of the policy decision by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Brent crude futures for May were last up $1.21, or 1.4 per cent, at $87.30 per barrel, while the more actively traded June contract rose …

Oil prices drop on weaker US fuel demand, Gaza ceasefire report; Brent rebounds to $85/bbl
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Oil prices drop on weaker US fuel demand, Gaza ceasefire report; Brent rebounds to $85/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices declined on Thursday, March 21, pressured by weaker US gasoline demand data and reports of a United Nations draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. US West Texas Intermediate futures for May were down 69 cents, or 0.9 per cent, to $80.58 per barrel after a fall of about 1.8 per cent in the previous session, according …

Oil rally cools off as prices slip 2% ahead of US Federal Reserve verdict; Brent down to $85.9/bbl
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Oil rally cools off as prices slip 2% ahead of US Federal Reserve verdict; Brent down to $85.9/bbl

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices slipped on Wednesday, March 20, after hitting multi-month highs in the previous session, as investors braced for the US Federal Reserve's interest rate policy announcement later in the day. Coming to domestic prices, crude oil futures were last trading 2.05 per cent lower at ₹6,746 per barrel on the multi commodity exchange. Oil prices pullback ahead …

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