The ongoing tension in the Strait, a major route for global oil transportation, has investors worried.Crude oil prices in the international market rose more than 7 percent in a single day on Monday. US crude oil prices rose 7.4 percent to $71.97 a barrel, while Brent crude oil prices rose 7.7 percent to $78.46. However,…
If the tension between the United States and Iran increases, the oil market will be affected first, because Iran is a major oil supplier to the world and most of its oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz. If there is a problem in that area, the fear of a shortage of oil supply arises…
Oil prices rose on Monday, partially offsetting last week’s 4% decline, as tensions in Venezuela escalated.US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 23 cents, or 0.4%, at $57.67 a barrel, while Brent crude futures rose 25 cents, or 0.4%, to $61.37 a barrel. However, with no clear direction in the markets, concerns about oversupply…
Oil prices fell slightly on Tuesday. This is because of the continuation of the previous day’s 2% decline. Markets are watching the peace talks to end the Ukraine-Russia war, concerns about high oil inventories, and the upcoming US interest rate decision. The IEA report released on December 11 could have a major impact on the…
Oil prices were mostly unchanged in Asian markets on Monday after last week’s gains. This was due to the stalled US-Russia talks on the Ukraine issue and hopes that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates this weekend. Recent US-led talks have failed to resolve the Russia-Ukraine standoff. Markets are pricing in an 88% chance…
Crude prices fell on Monday as crude oil loading resumed at Russia’s Novorossiysk port.Ukraine attacked the Novorossiysk port and a nearby Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal on Friday. The damage caused by the attack has halted about 2% of global oil exports, sending Brent and WTI prices up more than 2%. While global oil markets are…
Oil prices rose slightly in Asian markets on Friday. This was due to a slight depreciation of the US dollar. When the dollar is weak, foreign buyers can immediately buy goods (such as oil) that are sold in dollars, which leads to a slight increase in prices. By 2025, the alliance of oil-producing countries known…
Oil prices are expected to face further pain in the coming months as crude oil demand falls. However, there is room to profit from the decline as OPEC+ and US shale producers are forced to cut their oil production as prices fall. However, pressure on oil prices could ease in the second half of the…
