International crude oil prices rebounded on Wednesday, October 30, rising more than two per cent after data showed US crude and gasoline inventories fell unexpectedly last week and on reports that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will likely delay its planned oil output increase. After falling more than six per cent earlier in … Read more
International crude oil prices climbed three per cent before paring gains on Wednesday, October 2, on worries that the escalating conflict in the Middle East due to the Israel-Iran war could threaten oil supplies from the world’s top-producing region. However, a large build-up in US crude inventories limited gains. Brent futures were last up 84 … Read more
International crude oil prices climbed two per cent to hit a three-week high on Tuesday, September 24, after the monetary stimulus from China, the world’s top importer, and concerns that conflict in the Middle East could hit regional supply. At the same time, another hurricane (after the recent storm Francine) threatened supply in the US, … Read more
Oil prices declined on Monday following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not pursue a second term, while investors speculated about potential U.S. interest rate cuts as early as September. By 1327 GMT, Brent crude futures had decreased by 68 cents, or 0.82%, to $81.95 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped … 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
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