Crude oil prices fell by 0.94% to settle at ₹5,933, driven by concerns over global oil demand, particularly from China. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s indication of a slower pace of interest rate cuts in 2025 added to the bearish sentiment, as higher borrowing costs could dampen economic growth and reduce fuel demand. A stronger dollar…
The OPEC+ coalition, consisting of 23 nations, is set to hold its next meeting on December 5, likely in a virtual format. This shift is the third time the alliance has held meetings online since the Covid-19 pandemic. Crude prices currently hover around $75 per barrel, insufficient for many OPEC members to meet budgetary needs….
The OPEC+ group has extended their production cut to limit excess supplies and stabilize prices in global oil markets. Oil has been trading in a tight range since the second half of 2022, with prices broadly congested within $97-$65 per barrel. OPEC+ production policies significantly impact global oil markets, with higher prices typically following production…
Oil prices edged lower in Asian trade on Wednesday after a better-than-expected industrial data boosted U.S. stocks, even as attention focused on potential supply disruptions due to hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico. Oil prices sat on some gains from recent sessions after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) postponed plans to begin…
Crude oil prices rose by 2.83% to 5,988, driven by higher-than-expected US fuel demand and OPEC+’s potential delay in an output hike. U.S. gasoline inventories reached a two-year low, while crude inventories drew down by 0.515 million barrels, contrasting with a 2.3 million-barrel build. Cushing, Oklahoma crude stocks rose by 0.681 million barrels. The U.S….
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 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…
As market challenges ease, UBS strategists predict that major commodity sectors will bottom out in the coming months. Despite weak performance in most categories, the outlook remains positive, with sector-wide recovery and growth into 2025. Over 6-12 months, total returns of at least 10% for the UBS CMCI are forecasted. The energy sector, particularly crude…
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…
Oil prices stabilized on Wednesday as investors await the US Federal Reserve’s anticipated interest rate cut and the potential for more violence in the Middle East. Brent crude futures for November dropped 3 cents to $73.67 a barrel, while U.S. crude futures for October slid 11 cents to $71.08 a barrel. After Hurricane Francine, both…
