Crude oil prices extended losses in the previous session, reporting a third straight weekly loss as investors weighed the reassurances by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) against the latest US jobs data which lowered expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon. Brent crude futures settled 25 … Read more
In the first week of June, investors will keenly eye the ongoing Lok Sabha election developments, the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), domestic and global macroeconomic indicators, auto sales figures, foreign fund inflow, crude oil prices, and global cues. Also Read: Bulls to reign on D-Street after … Read more
Crude oil prices rose by more than $1 per barrel on Tuesday, May 28, on the expectations that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) will maintain the current crude supply curbs, while a weaker US dollar made the commodity more attractive to holders of other currencies. The July contract for global … Read more
The stock market experienced volatility throughout last week, ultimately ending nearly unchanged amid conflicting signals. While the overall sentiment was positive initially, fluctuations in global markets coupled with declines in certain major stocks offset much of the gains. Also Read: US Fed to hold rates at 23-year high-mark until inflation cools, slows pace of balance … Read more
Global crude oil prices reported a second straight weekly gain and hit six-month high levels as markets watched for signs of any direct conflict between Israel and Iran that could further tighten supplies. This sudden uptick in crude oil prices has reignited fears of inflationary pressures and instilled fresh concerns among global central bankers, policymakers, … Read more
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) conducted its joint ministerial monitoring committee meeting (JMMC) earlier this week and kept the supply policy unchanged till mid-2024, while pressing some oil producing nations to increase the compliance with output cuts. The April 3 policy decision by OPEC+ led to a spike in international … Read more
Oil prices continued their upward trajectory amid investor apprehensions regarding potential disruptions in supply due to escalating geopolitical tensions, on Wednesday. However, some of these concerns were mitigated by an unexpected increase in U.S. crude oil inventories. Brent crude futures climbed by 84 cents, representing a 0.9% increase, reaching $89.76 per barrel by 11:38 a.m. … Read more
Crude prices saw a modest 1% increase, reaching a five-month peak. This surge was fueled by anticipations of rising oil demand, prompted by upbeat economic updates from both the U.S. and China, on Monday. Additionally, global supplies faced constraints due to OPEC+ production cuts and assaults on Russian refineries. Brent futures climbed by 73 cents … Read more
Among other reasons, Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian refineries and OPEC extending its supply cuts till mid-2024 have also dictated the movement of crude oil prices. Overall, the Brent crude’s highest mark achieved in FY24 was $97.69 per barrel in September 2023, after the Israel-Hamas war breakout. The lowest was $71.28 per barrel in May … Read more
Oil prices were broadly stable on Wednesday, March 27, after US crude stockpile rose lesser than expected and also dragged by indications that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is unlikely to change its output policy at its technical meeting next week. Crude prices have pared gains since hitting last week to their highest … Read more