Search Results for: U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI)
Oil prices remain weak on Asia economy woes; shares in commodity firms tumble
September 29th, 2015
Japan stock market at 8-mth lows over Asian economic fear Falling commodity markets hit trading houses hard Oil prices remained low in early Asian trading on Tuesday following a slide of almost 3 percent the previous session, dragged down ...
Oil prices fall on slowing global economic growth outlook
September 28th, 2015
Oil prices dropped in Asian trading hours on Monday despite a fall in U.S. drilling activity for the fourth straight week, with analysts pointing to a poor economic growth outlook as the main reason for low crude prices. China‘s ...
Oil prices rise as firm Chinese seasonal demand offsets weak Japan data
September 25th, 2015
Oil markets rose on Friday as strong seasonal demand from China outweighed weak consumer data from Japan, although analysts said that the slowing global economic outlook meant that oil prices would likely remain low for months to come. While ...
Oil prices drop: Winners & losers
November 29th, 2018
In recent times, oil prices may have risen in one or two trading sessions. But, those are dead cat bounces! Lest we forget, oil has now lost nearly a third of its value amid volatility since early October. For ...
Oil could surge 30% into the mid-$90s within months: Energy expert John Kilduff
September 4th, 2018
U.S. crude oil hasn’t traded at $95 a barrel in since 2014, but this is the year that could change. Energy expert John Kilduff counts Iran sanctions as the top reason West Texas Intermediate (WTI) could climb as much ...
The dollar’s strength pressured many emerging market currencies
September 28th, 2017
The dollar and U.S. bond yields rose on Thursday after President Donald Trump proposed the biggest U.S. tax overhaul in three decades and as strong U.S. economic data added to the case for a rate hike by the Federal ...
Oil falls for third day
August 9th, 2017
Oil falls for third day as doubts over OPEC cuts linger Crude futures fell for a third day on Wednesday despite a bigger than expected fall in U.S. oil inventories reported by an industry group, with doubts lingering over ...
Oil prices stable as strong Chinese demand eases concern of ongoing glut
July 13th, 2017
Oil prices were stable on Thursday as strong demand from China eased concerns of an ongoing fuel glut. Brent crude futures were at $47.75 per barrel at 0357 GMT, up 1 cent from their last close. West Texas Intermediate ...
Oil price projections are so enigmatic right now
April 24th, 2017
Predictions range from a 20-percent reduction (to roughly $42 a barrel) to an exuberant 100-percent increase ($100) by next year. It’s enigmatic that perceptions of market experts are so enormously divergent with regard to the price of any commodity. ...
Oil dips after three-day rally, but support seen above $50 per barrel
March 31st, 2017
Oil prices eased on Friday as traders took profits following three days of straight gains on the expectation that an OPEC-led crude supply cut that was initially supposed to only last for the first half of the year would ...
