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Oil prices dropped; OPEC meets on Nov. 30
November 16th, 2017
Oil prices dropped on Wednesday after the U.S. government reported an unexpected increase in crude and gasoline stockpiles, but an increase in refining runs and a drawdown in distillates helped prices bounce off session lows. Prices also remained under ...
Oil Markets Cautious
November 14th, 2017
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as the prospect of further rises in U.S. output undermined ongoing OPEC-led production cuts aimed at tightening the market. Brent crude futures LCOc1 were at $62.94 per barrel at 0415 GMT, down 22 cents, ...
Oil Prices Falls On Lower Chinese Crude Imports
November 8th, 2017
Oil prices fell on Wednesday as Chinese crude imports slipped to their lowest level in a year, although traders said the overall market remains well supported on the back of OPEC-led supply cuts. Traders said the market was eyeing ...
Oil prices hits highest levels since 2015
November 6th, 2017
Oil prices hit their highest levels since July 2015 early on Monday as markets tightened, while Saudi Arabia’s crown prince cemented his power over the weekend through an anti-corruption crackdown that included high profile arrests. Brent futures LCOc1, the ...
Oil traders take profits
October 31st, 2017
Oil prices eased on Tuesday as traders took profits following days of gains and as the prospect of increasing U.S. exports dampened overall bullish sentiment that has driven Brent above $60 per barrel. Traders said that Iraq’s move to ...
Oil markets stable on expected extension of output cuts
October 30th, 2017
Oil markets were stable on Monday, with Brent remaining above $60 per barrel supported by expectations that an OPEC-led production cut due to expire next March would be extended. Brent crude oil futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, ...
Oil hovers near four-week high
October 25th, 2017
Brent crude, the global benchmark, was up 8 cents at $58.41 a barrel by 0437 GMT, after settling on Tuesday up 96 cents, or 1.7 percent. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was trading down 4 cents at $52.43. Saudi ...
Oil prices rise on tightening supply, strong demand
October 23rd, 2017
Oil prices rose on Monday over supply concerns in the Middle East and as the U.S. market showed further signs of tightening while demand in Asia keeps rising. Brent crude futures LCOc1, the international benchmark for oil prices, were ...
Oil prices stable; What the analysts see
October 19th, 2017
Oil prices were stable on Thursday, supported by ongoing OPEC-led supply cuts, tensions in the Middle East and lower U.S. production due to hurricane-enforced closures. Brent crude futures LCOc1 were at $58.10 at 0411 GMT, slightly lower than their ...
Oil markets jump on fears of new Iran sanctions
October 16th, 2017
Oil markets jumped on Monday on concerns over potential renewed U.S. sanctions against Iran as well as conflict in Iraq, while an explosion at a U.S. oil rig and reduced exploration activity supported prices there. Brent crude futures LCOc1, ...
