Stocks and oil prices dipped on Thursday after weak US consumer data rekindled global recession worries, while Japan’s yen reared up again as traders took fresh punts that the Bank of Japan will tighten policy soon. An early 0.5% slide in Europe after a bad day for the Nikkei meant …
Read More »Oil Rises on Hopes of Improved Chinese Fuel Demand
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending the previous session’s gains, driven by optimism that a relaxation of China’s strict Covid-19 curbs will lead to a recovery in fuel demand in the world’s top oil importer. Brent crude futures were up 52c, or 0.6%, at $86.44 a barrel at 1.51am GMT, …
Read More »Oil slides on China Demand Worries
Oil prices slid on Wednesday as Covid-19 cases in China continued to climb, sparking worries about lower fuel demand in the world’s top crude importer that outweighed concerns about an escalation of geopolitical tensions and tighter oil supply. Brent crude futures dropped by 60c, or 0.6%, to $93.26 a barrel …
Read More »Oil Rises on Drop in US Crude Inventories, Weaker Dollar
Oil prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday after industry data showed a surprise drop in US crude inventories, suggesting demand is holding up despite steep interest-rate hikes dampening global growth. Brent crude futures rose $1.13, or 1.2%, to $95.78 a barrel at 4.41am GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise as Russia and Europe Face off over Exports
Oil prices rose nearly $1 a barrel on Thursday after dropping through key technical support levels in the previous session, as an energy standoff between European nations and Russia focused investor minds on how tight fuel supply may become. Brent crude futures rose by 91 US cents, or 1%, to …
Read More »Oil Dips as Cost of Living Expected to Hit Fuel Demand
Oil prices dipped on Tuesday, paring some gains from the previous session, as the market feared that more aggressive interest rates hikes from central banks may lead to a global economic slowdown and soften fuel demand. Brent crude futures for October settlement dropped 81c, or 0.7%, to $104.28 a barrel …
Read More »Oil Steady as Investors Mull Falling US Stockpiles, Global Recession
Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as investors grappled with falling stockpiles in the US, rising output from Russia and worries about a potential global recession. Brent crude futures climbed 10c, or 0.1%, to $93.75 a barrel by 3.47am GMT. US crude futures gained 10c, or 0.1%, to $88.21 …
Read More »Oil Slides on Fears over Recession and China’s Covid-19 Curbs
Oil prices fell about $1 on Monday in volatile trade, reversing some gains from the previous session, as worries about a recession and China’s Covid-19 curbs hitting demand outweighed ongoing concerns about tight supply. Brent crude futures fell 82c, or 0.8%, to $106.20 at 5.14am, after climbing 2.3% on Friday. …
Read More »Asian Stocks Slip, while the Dollar Soars on global recession fears
Asian stocks slipped and the dollar stood by a two-decade high on the euro on Wednesday as investors’ fears deepened that the continent is leading the world into recession, while oil and European equity futures attempted to steady after a slide. Brent crude futures bounced 1.4% in morning trade to …
Read More »Oil Rallies with Market Cautious over Tight Supply
Oil prices rose 1% on Tuesday, clawing back more of last week’s losses as investors focused on tight supplies of crude and fuel products rather than concerns about a recession dampening demand. Brent crude futures rose $1.08, or about 1%, to $115.21 a barrel at 4am GMT, adding to a …
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