As the dollar begins to rebound, we are starting to see an ease in oil prices. Crude production is anticipated to increase. Reuters reported, “The dollar rose against other major currencies, buoyed by the rise in short-term U.S. government bond yields their highest in over nine years and ahead of the release of the minutes of …
The oil market experienced a more than 1% rise last week, adding on to previous gains. Saudi commented that they’d rather have a market somewhat undersupplied than end the OPEC deal and withhold production. Traders said, “Prices rose on the back of ongoing weakness in the U.S. dollar against other leading currencies, further supported by …
The futures of oil gave up some of the gained ground on Thursday over supply worries. West Texas Intermediate experienced its biggest one-day rise since the end of December. Market Watch Report stated, “Crude prices climbed Wednesday after the Energy Information Administration said U.S. inventories rose just 1.8 million barrels in the week ended Feb. 9, …
Oil is down 10 percent after reaching its high last month. Crude oil was trading at $60 per barrel yesterday, with its main influences being the production cut as well as the weakening dollar. A reporter for CNBC stated, “However, I believe this is nothing more than a temporary recovery. Anticipated interest rate hikes this …
Oil gains after the biggest decline over a one week period in over two years. Reuters reports, “Brent crude futures LCOc1 were up nearly 2 percent, or 92 cents, at $63.71 a barrel by 1442 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures CLc1 rose $1.10 to $60.30. A weaker dollar helped to boost oil by …
This is shaping up to be the worst week for oil in about a year, concerning investors already worried about an over grown supply in the U.S. Bloomberg reports, “Futures traded in New York are on track to post a 7.8 percent slump this week as equities tumbled around the world. Adding to the alarm …
After a rough week, oil returns to a steady position. Despite the drop in recent inventories, the U.S. output was so high that it established an offset. Nasdaq reports, “Brent crude futures edged down 11 cents to $66.75 a barrel by 0951 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures eased 12 cents to …
The market just experienced their strongest start to the new year in over five years despite the recent dip in oil prices Monday. Bent crude remained above $70/ barrel while West Texas Intermediate held at roughly $66. Two key drivers in this are the weakened dollar and the growth of oil production in general. This …
Crescent Petroleum’s CEO, Majid Jafar recently spoke at the World Economic Forum where he shared his thoughts on oil prices in the upcoming year. As reported by CNBC, Jafar stated that “…over the next few years, because of the huge under investment we have had over the last few years, the concern is as global growth continues …
Qatari Energy Minister Mohammed al-Sada told Reuters that oil markets should reach balance after several years of supply glut some time in the third quarter of 2018. According to the article in Reuters, “al-Sada said the majority of the surplus has been taken away by the market but he still sees excellent opportunities for OPEC …