Oil prices rose on Friday on concerns that Middle East conflict could disrupt supplies of this key export, Crude. U.S. crude futures rose 0.8% to $78.24 a barrel, while the Brent contract rose 0.8% to $74.35. Brent crude futures are set to gain around 8% for the week – their steepest since February 2023, while…
Not only did oil prices rise in early trade on Thursday, but oil prices continued to rise against the global market due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East. Brent crude futures were up 64 cents, or 0.87%, at $74.54 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 72 cents, or 1.03%, at…
Oil prices rose on Monday as concerns grew about possible supply disruptions from the Middle East producing region after Israel stepped up attacks on Iranian-backed forces. Brent crude futures for November delivery rose 16 cents, or 0.22%, to settle at $72.14 a barrel. That contract expires on Monday and the contract for December delivery rose…
Oil prices ended the week down for a third straight day on Friday as investors focused on expectations of more supply from Libya and the wider OPEC+ group of oil exporters. Brent crude futures fell 57 cents, or 0.8%, to $71.03 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 58 cents, or…
Following a significant reduction in U.S. interest rates and a drop in global stocks, oil prices were expected to conclude the week higher for the second consecutive week. They were little moved in early Asian trade on Friday. Brent futures have gained 4.3% this week and were trading 19 cents, or 0.3%, lower at $73.69…
A weak dollar index, falling crude oil prices, and robust foreign portfolio investment (FPI) inflows have not deterred the Indian rupee from trading close to its all-time low. As of September 10, it closed at 83.98, having moved in a narrow range between 83.92 and 83.99 thus far this month. The rupee has remained rangebound…
Oil prices fell slightly on Tuesday on factors including weaker Chinese demand. Brent crude was down 4 cents, or 0.06%, at $72.80 a barrel. At $68.60 a barrel, the U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures lost 10 paise, or 0.15%. The NHC noted that analysts “risk at least 125,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil…
In a note released on Friday, OPEC+ revised its forecast for oil production, expecting output for the three months starting in December to rise from October. OPEC+ announced on Thursday that it has decided to postpone a planned increase in oil production until October and November, following crude prices that hit a nine-month low. If…
After ending at 83.91 on August 26 instead of 83.95 roughly a week earlier, the Indian rupee has somewhat appreciated over the previous trading days. Though importers’ dollar demand and foreign portfolio withdrawals from Indian equities (totaling USD 1.5 billion as of August 26) have restricted the rupee’s gains, the currency is seeing some support…
Media reports indicated no movement toward an Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Due to this, Crude price increased during the Asian trade on Monday. Hopes of lower US interest rates also helped oil markets as the Federal Reserve Chairman confirmed forecasts for a September cut. The Federal Reserve Chairman’s comments on Friday led crude prices to rise again….
