Search Results for: crude futures
Oil prices fall on oversupply, but US crude supported by Gulf of Mexico storm
June 15th, 2015
Oil prices extended declines on Monday after two straight days of losses late last week as high production offset strong refinery runs, but a storm that could impact Gulf of Mexico operations supported U.S. crude. Saudi Arabia, the world’s ...
Crude-Oil Bulls Threatened as Shale Patch Revives Drilling Plans
May 11th, 2015
The rally in crude oil is reviving the U.S. shale boom, threatening speculators who are the most bullish on prices since July. Money managers increased their net-long position in West Texas Intermediate crude by 3.9 percent in the seven ...
Brent crude hits 2015 highs as U.S. production slows
April 16th, 2015
Brent crude oil hit 2015 highs above $63 per barrel on Thursday after a rally of more than 5 percent the previous session and analysts said more price rises were likely despite market oversupply. Front-month Brent crude futures LCOc1 rose above $63 a ...
Euro Slips With U.S. Futures on Greece as Treasuries Gain
January 26th, 2015
The euro slipped with U.S. equity-index futures, while Treasuries rallied as Greek voters handed victory to a party that’s pledged to renegotiate the terms of an international bailout. Asian stocks dropped with crude oil and industrial metals. The 19-nation ...
Asian Stocks Slide With U.S. Futures, Bonds Climb on SNB
January 16th, 2015
Asian shares dropped with U.S. index futures as the market turmoil sparked by Switzerland abandoning the franc’s cap extended into a second day. Sovereign bonds rallied and gold traded near a four-month high. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 0.6 percent ...
European markets rise on US futures lead
January 12th, 2015
World markets were traded lower on Friday. Average Hourly Earnings in December, released in the United States, indicated unexpected decrease and affected investor’s sentiment. Non-Farm Employment Change outperformed the outlook, Unemployment Rate dropped to the lowest level over 6.5 ...
Europe Index Futures Tumble With Asian Stocks; Kiwi Drops
August 6th, 2014
European index futures (SPA) dropped with the euro and stocks in Asia amid escalating tensions over Ukraine and concern that stronger U.S. growth will lead to sooner-than-projected interest-rate increases. New Zealand’s dollar and emerging-market currencies weakened. Futures on the ...
Crude oil falls below $100 for first time since May
July 16th, 2014
The price of oil fell below $100 a barrel for the first time since May even as the deteriorating security situation in Libya has raised questions about whether the country can soon increase crude exports. Benchmark U.S. crude for ...
Europe Index Futures Rise With Asia Stocks as Kiwi Drops
May 26th, 2014
European stock index futures rose as Asian stocks headed for their highest close this year after China’s premier said policy will be fine-tuned as needed to support the economy. New Zealand’s dollar fell with crude futures as copper and ...
European Index Futures Gain as Asia Falls; Nickel Rallies
April 28th, 2014
European equity futures rose while Asian stocks fell, pushing the regional index to an almost two-week low, as investors weighed company earnings, while the Korean won gained. Wheat climbed with nickel amid prospects for additional sanctions against Russia over ...
