(Investing) – Oil prices rose Monday on optimism new tariff announcements from U.S. President Donald Trump will not be as severe as first feared. At 08:55 ET (12:55 GMT), Brent Oil Futures expiring in May rose 0.4% to $71.86 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 0.4% to $68.55 per barrel. Both benchmarks settled higher on Friday and recorded a second consecutive
(Investing) – LONDON -Oil prices fell slightly on Friday but were heading for a second consecutive weekly gain as fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran and the latest output plan from the OPEC+ producer group raised expectations of tighter supply. Brent crude futures were down 23 cents, or 0.3%, at $71.77 a barrel by 1300 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell
(Oil Price) – Crude oil prices started the week with a jump following U.S. attacks on the Yemeni Houthis, with the Department of Defense stating the attacks will continue until the Houthis stop attacking ships traversing the Red Sea. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $71.10 per barrel, with West Texas Intermediate at $67.70 per barrel, both up on opening and
(Investing) – Oil prices jumped on Wednesday, extending earlier gains that were powered by a weaker U.S. dollar, although persistent concerns over the impact of tariffs on global demand limited the uptick. By 11:00 ET (15:00 GMT), Brent futures had gained 1.8% to $70.83 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures had climbed by 2.1% to $67.65 a barrel. The greenback
(Oil Price) – Oil prices took a hit this week, and according to Rystad Energy, the bearish mood is real—but temporary. Brent crude briefly dipped near $69 per barrel as markets reacted to OPEC+’s decision to gradually increase output starting in April, while ongoing tariff drama from Washington continues to rattle demand expectations. Rystad’s Mukesh Sahdev, Global Head of Commodity Markets
(Investing) – LONDON – Oil prices steadied on Monday as investors awaited clarity on talks to end the war in Ukraine and weighed up the prospect of a resumption in crude exports from northern Iraq. Brent futures were down 6 cents, or 0.1%, at $74.37 barrel by 1302 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures declined by 14 cents, or 0.2%,
(Investing) – Oil prices fell on Friday, but were on course to secure a weekly gain, as traders eyed supply chain disruptions in Russia and a drawdown in U.S. gasoline and distillate stockpiles. Brent oil futures had fallen by 0.8% to $75.86 per barrel as of 08:05 ET (13:05 GMT), while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures had slipped by 0.9% to $71.85 per
(Investing)– Oil prices were steady in European trading on Thursday after touching an almost one-week high in the prior session, as traders weighed an increase in U.S. crude oil inventories. Brent oil futures rose 0.6% to $76.51 per barrel as of 09:10 ET (14:10 GMT), while West Texas Intermediate crude futures advanced by 0.6% to $72.58 a barrel. The American Petroleum Institute (API) reported
(Investing) – Oil prices fell Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump talked up a potential peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine, which could potentially free up Russian oil supply curbed by U.S. sanctions. At 09:00 ET (14:00 GMT), Brent oil futures expiring in April fell 1.3% to $74.22 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 1.3% to $70.44 a barrel. Ukraine peace talks
(Investing) – LONDON – Oil prices rebounded on Monday despite lingering fears over a potential global trade war after U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff plans, this time targeting steel and aluminium. Brent crude futures were up 87 cents, or 1.2%, at $75.53 a barrel by 1413 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude added 1.3%, rising 90 cents to $71.90. Monday’s gains
(Investing) – Crude prices fell on Tuesday as U.S. tariffs on China took effect and Beijing retaliated with its own measures, heightening trade war fears, while U.S. President Trump delayed a decision on imposing steep levies on Canada and Mexico for a month. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down $1.63, or 2.23%, at $71.53 per barrel at 1302 GMT,
(Oil Price) – Goldman Sachs analysts predict Brent crude prices could temporarily surge to $93 per barrel if sanctions successfully curb oil exports from Iran and Russia by a combined 1 million barrels per day (bpd). In a note shared by Zerohedge on X, the bank outlined a scenario where Iran faces persistent supply disruptions while Russia experiences temporary setbacks, tightening
