Oil prices spike 4% and top $100 for first time since 2014 while global stocks tank
2 years, 10 months ago

Oil prices spike 4% and top $100 for first time since 2014 while global stocks tank

Daily Mail  

Global stocks slumped on the Asian markets on Thursday. As one of the worst post-Cold War security crises in Europe for decades worsened, oil prices gained more than $1 on Thursday morning as Russia's invasion of Ukraine began. Oil rose to more than $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014 on Thursday morning as Russia moved troops into Ukraine Japan's Nikkei index dropped to its lowest in 15 months on Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine A passerby wearing a protective face mask walks past an electric screen displaying a graph showing Japan's Nikkei share average as stocks tanked following Russia's invasion of Ukraine Russia is the world's second-largest oil producer, which mainly sells crude to European refineries, and is the largest supplier of natural gas to Europe, providing about 35% of its supply. The S&P 500 Futures looked to be 2% lower on Thursday morning Passersby wearing protective face masks walk past a stock quotation board in Tokyo, Japan on Thursday 'The markets figure Russia will now do what ever it wants given how weak the sanctions were, and are pricing in an invasion,' said Ray Attrill, head of FX strategy at National Australia Bank. Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine and gave a chilling warning to its allies in the west in an early Thursday morning address Airlines have been told to stop flying over any part of Ukraine because of the risk of an unintended shootdown or a cyber attack targeting air traffic control amid tensions with Russia, a conflict zone monitor said.

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Oil inches up, but uncertainty over sanctions impact caps gains
8 hours, 42 minutes ago

Oil inches up, but uncertainty over sanctions impact caps gains

Live Mint  

By Emily Chow and Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE -Oil prices rose on Wednesday trimming losses from the previous day, as the focus turned back to potential supply disruptions from sanctions on Russian tankers, though gains were capped as the market awaited more clarity on their impact. Prices slipped on Tuesday after the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicted oil would come under …

Oil sizzles to 3-month high after US imposes tougher sanctions on Russian crude; Brent rallies 4% to touch $80
4 days, 4 hours ago

Oil sizzles to 3-month high after US imposes tougher sanctions on Russian crude; Brent rallies 4% to touch $80

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices rallied nearly three per cent to hit their highest in three months in the previous session after commodity traders braced for supply disruptions from the broadest US sanctions package targeting Russian oil and gas revenue amid the ongoing military attacks on Ukraine. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose $2.65, or 3.6 per cent, to settle …

Oil prices extend losses on rising U.S. fuel inventories
6 days, 12 hours ago

Oil prices extend losses on rising U.S. fuel inventories

Live Mint  

By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Jan 9 - Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending losses from the previous day, pressured by large builds in U.S. fuel inventories last week, though concerns over tighter supplies from OPEC members and Russia capped the decline. Gasoline stocks rose by 6.3 million barrels last week to 237.7 million barrels, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said …

Oil prices down on US fuel stocks build, dollar strength
6 days, 17 hours ago

Oil prices down on US fuel stocks build, dollar strength

Live Mint  

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK -Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday as a stronger dollar and large builds in U.S. fuel inventories last week pressured prices, reversing earlier gains driven by tightening supplies from Russia and other OPEC members. Gasoline stocks rose by 6.3 million barrels last week to 237.7 million barrels, compared with analysts' expectations in a …

Oil Falls as Technicals Signal Five-Session Rally Is Overdone
1 week, 1 day ago

Oil Falls as Technicals Signal Five-Session Rally Is Overdone

Live Mint  

-- Oil is on track to snap a five-session rally as key technical markers show gains driven by tightness in global physical crude markets may have gone too far. “Fundamentals have improved enough for crude prices to find a floor, but not enough to sustain a durable rally,” said Jon Byrne, an analyst at Strategas Securities. At the moment, “$75 …

Oil Climbs in Year’s First Session With US Stockpiles in Focus
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1 week, 6 days ago

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

Live Mint  

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, 6 days 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, 6 days 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 prices steady as weekly rise expected amid China's economic recovery hopes
2 weeks, 5 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. …

Stocks hit, dollar slips in illiquid year-end profit taking
2 weeks, 5 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
2 weeks, 5 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 …

US stocks tread water in thin trade, benchmark US yield backs off new high
2 weeks, 6 days ago

US stocks tread water in thin trade, benchmark US yield backs off new high

Live Mint  

By Stephen Culp and Alden Bentley NEW YORK -Wall Street closed mixed on Thursday and the U.S. benchmark Treasury yield eased after scaling the highest level since May in light, directionless post-Christmas trading. The three U.S. stock indexes were all nearly unchanged, paring mild early declines and interrupting what looked early this week like a nascent "Santa Claus rally," in …

Stocks rally as investors cheer US inflation relief
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Stocks rally as investors cheer US inflation relief

Live Mint  

By Amanda Cooper and Wayne Cole LONDON/SYDNEY - Global shares were boosted on Monday by a U.S. inflation reading offering some hope for further policy easing next year, along with relief that Washington had averted a government shutdown. The euro has hit two year lows in recent weeks and is also heading for its weakest quarterly performance against the dollar …

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

Oil prices ease on surplus concerns, dollar strength

Live Mint  

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
3 weeks, 4 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
4 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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 Halts Two-Day Drop as Report Points to Big US Stockpile Draw
4 weeks ago

Oil Halts Two-Day Drop as Report Points to Big US Stockpile Draw

Live Mint  

Oil steadied after a two-day drop as an industry report signaled a sizable drawdown in US commercial crude inventories. The American Petroleum Institute said US stockpiles shrank by 4.7 million barrels last week, which would be a fourth straight decline if confirmed by official figures later Wednesday. That’s been tempered by lackluster Chinese demand and expectations for robust production from …

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 …

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

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

Live Mint  

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, 1 week ago

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

Live Mint  

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, 1 week ago

Oil Holds Drop as OPEC Decision on Supply Takes the Spotlight

Live Mint  

-- 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 settles down on strong US supply, losses capped by Ukraine escalation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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, 3 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, …

As Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine, crude oil prices start rising
1 month, 4 weeks ago

As Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine, crude oil prices start rising

Firstpost  

Oil prices have risen amid escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions, which had been tempered by concerns over weak demand in China and a projected global oil surplus Oil prices edged up on Monday after fighting between Russia and Ukraine intensified over the weekend, although concerns about fuel demand in China, the world’s second-largest consumer, and forecasts of a global oil surplus weighed …

Wall Street today: US stock indices rise slightly after hitting record highs, spotlight on Fed interest rate decision
2 months, 1 week ago

Wall Street today: US stock indices rise slightly after hitting record highs, spotlight on Fed interest rate decision

Live Mint  

US stock indices rose slightly on Thursday after storming to record highs in previous session on former president Donald Trump's presidential election victory. As of 10:10 am Eastern time, the S&P 500 was up 0.5 per cent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.1 per cent, and the Nasdaq Composite was 1.1 per cent higher. At the opening bell, …

Oil rises as investors take stock of Trump victory, US crude stocks rise
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 prices edge up on Gulf of Mexico storm ahead of US election results
2 months, 1 week ago

Oil prices edge up on Gulf of Mexico storm ahead of US election results

Live Mint  

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK -Oil prices edged up about 1% on Tuesday with a storm expected to cut U.S. output in the Gulf of Mexico and as the U.S. dollar weakened on Election Day with polls showing America's presidential race exceptionally close. BUSY WEEK AHEAD Still, risk-taking remains limited with a busy week - including the U.S. election, the …

Oil hits one-week high on weak dollar ahead of US election results; Brent nears $76/bbl, WTI extends five-day streak
2 months, 1 week 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, 3 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 jump again on worries about the Middle East as Wall Street fades
3 months, 1 week ago

Oil prices jump again on worries about the Middle East as Wall Street fades

LA Times  

Crude prices jumped Thursday on worries that worsening tensions in the Middle East could disrupt the global flow of oil, while U.S. stocks pulled back further from their records. One showed growth for real estate, healthcare and other U.S. services businesses accelerated to its strongest pace since February 2023 and topped economists’ expectations, though employment trends may be slowing. Outside …

Oil Prices Slide as Supply Outshines Demand, but Libya's Output Remains a Factor
3 months, 2 weeks 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, 3 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, 4 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 …

Russia raises estimates for oil and gas export sales
4 months, 1 week ago

Russia raises estimates for oil and gas export sales

Live Mint  

Sept 6 - Russia's economy ministry revised up its forecasts for export sales of oil and gas, key sources of budget revenue, by $17.4 billion from a previous estimate to $239.7 billion this year thanks to a more positive price outlook, a document seen by Reuters showed. Following is a table of the ministry's key updated forecasts. Previous estimates made …

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, 4 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 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 …

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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 3 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 prices briefly surge, stocks slide on Iran blasts
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Oil prices briefly surge, stocks slide on Iran blasts

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Oil prices briefly surged and stock markets slid Friday on reports Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran, boosting investments deemed safer such as gold. Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on Friday, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes against its arch-rival. "Asian markets bore the brunt …

Oil prices decline as risk premium eases following Iran attack; brent crude at $89.64/bbl
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Oil prices decline as risk premium eases following Iran attack; brent crude at $89.64/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices saw a downward drift on Monday, as the market seemed to minimize concerns about a wider regional conflict following Iran's weekend attack on Israel. “Crude oil dipped around $85 after Israel successfully defended itself from Iran's large-scale air attack over the weekend, and the US underlined its desire to prevent a larger Middle East conflict. The attack, labeled …

Oil prices subdued, energy security concerns escalate on West Asia tensions
9 months ago

Oil prices subdued, energy security concerns escalate on West Asia tensions

Live Mint  

Global crude oil prices ticked lower on Monday as traders assessed the extent of damage and associated risks following Iran’s attack on Israel's military facilities. However, higher US crude oil stocks and strength in the dollar index limits gains of crude oil…If tensions further escalate in the Middle East, could certainly disturb global supply conditions and oil prices could boil …

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