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Morgan Stanley ups H2 2025 Brent view to $70 after OPEC+ decision- oil and gas 360

Morgan Stanley ups H2 2025 Brent view to $70 after OPEC+ decision

(BOE Report) – Morgan Stanley bumped up its Brent price view for the second half of 2025 and said it now expects a smaller oil market surplus for the year following a decision by OPEC+ oil producers to delay and slow plans for higher output. The bank raised its Brent price forecast for the second half of 2025 to $70

Oil set for weekly loss on surplus fears after OPEC+ cut extensions- oil and gas 360

Oil set for weekly loss on surplus fears after OPEC+ cut extensions

(Investing) – Oil prices fell 1% on Friday and were headed for a weekly loss, as analysts continued to forecast a supply surplus in 2025 despite the OPEC+ decision to postpone planned supply increases and extend deep output cuts to the end of 2026. Brent crude futures were down 72 cents, or 1%, to $71.37 per barrel at 1415 GMT. U.S. West

Oil slightly down ahead of OPEC+ decision- oil and gas 360

Oil slightly down ahead of OPEC+ decision

(Investing) – NEW YORK – Oil futures slipped on Wednesday as traders awaited an imminent OPEC+ decision on supply, while a larger-than-expected draw in U.S. crude stockpiles last week lent some support to prices. Brent crude futures fell 38 cents, or 0.52%, to $73.24 a barrel by 11:50 a.m. EST (1650 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 44 cents, or

Goldman Sachs expects Brent oil to average $76 per barrel in 2025- oil and gas 360

Goldman Sachs expects Brent oil to average $76 per barrel in 2025

(Oil Price) – Brent Crude oil prices are set to average $76 per barrel next year, down from an expected average of $80 a barrel in 2024, amid an expected surplus on the market, according to Goldman Sachs.   “Our base case is that Brent stays in a $70-85 range, with high spare capacity limiting price upside, and the price elasticity of

Oil steady as Ukraine escalation offsets US crude, gasoline stock build- oil and gas 360

Oil steady as Ukraine escalation offsets US crude, gasoline stock build

(Investing) – HOUSTON- Oil prices were steady on Wednesday as the escalating war between major oil producer Russia and Ukraine offset a rise in U.S. crude and gasoline stocks. Brent crude futures for January were down 4 cents, or 0.05%, at $73.27 a barrel by 10:43 a.m. EDT (1543 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures for December, due to expire on Wednesday,

Oil prices on track for weekly loss as Chinese demand wanes- oil and gas 360

Oil prices on track for weekly loss as Chinese demand wanes

(Investing) – HOUSTON  – Oil prices slipped on Friday and were bound for a weekly loss as investors digested waning Chinese demand and a possible slowing of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut path. Brent crude futures dropped 71 cents, or 0.98%, to $71.85 a barrel by 10:32 a.m. EDT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 72 cents, or

Oil prices rebound 1% after dollar-related sharp declines- oil and gas 360

Oil prices rebound 1% after dollar-related sharp declines

(Investing) – LONDON – Oil prices rose about 1% on Thursday, paring some of the sharp declines seen earlier this week due to a stronger U.S. dollar and worries about rising supply amid slow demand growth. Brent crude futures were up 70 cents to $72.98 a barrel at 1401 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 68 cents to $69.11.

Middle East turmoil remains a major factor in driving oil prices- oil and gas 360

Middle East turmoil remains a major factor in driving oil prices

(Oil Price) – Oil markets have kicked off the new week on the back foot, with oil prices sliding after a disappointing Chinese stimulus while traders continue to digest news of Trump winning a second term in the White House. Whereas China’s top legislative body approved a $1.4T package to help local governments swap some of their mounting debts off their

Oil slips towards 2-week low on gloomy demand outlook- oil and gas 360

Oil slips towards 2-week low on gloomy demand outlook

(Investing) – Oil prices slipped on Wednesday, trading near their lowest in two weeks, a day after OPEC lowered global oil demand growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025 and amid demand concerns in China. OPEC cited weakness in China, India, and other regions for its decision, which marked the producer group’s fourth straight downward revision for 2024. Brent futures were 65 cents,

WTI breaks below $70 as demand concerns drive bearish sentiment- oil and gas 360

WTI breaks below $70 as demand concerns drive bearish sentiment

(Oil Price) – West Texas Intermediate broke below $70 per barrel on Monday as Hurricane Rafael weakened to a storm that is unlikely to cause any damage to U.S. oil production in the Gulf of Mexico. Separately, oil benchmarks got depressed by trader pessimism about Chinese oil demand after the country’s ruling party announced its latest stimulus package, which underwhelmed, according to Reuters. At

Oil rises as investors take stock of Trump victory, US crude stocks rise- oil and gas 360

Oil rises as investors take stock of Trump victory, US crude stocks rise

(Investing) – HOUSTON – Oil prices turned positive on Wednesday after falling by more than $2, despite U.S. crude stocks rising by more than expected, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Brent crude oil futures were up 38 cents, or 0.5%, at $75.91 per barrel by 11:07 a.m. EDT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by 57 cents or 0.79%, to

Oil slides 5% after limited Israeli retaliatory attack on Iran- oil and gas 360

Oil slides 5% after limited Israeli retaliatory attack on Iran

(CNBC) – U.S. crude oil sold off steeply Monday, putting the benchmark on pace for its worst day in more than two years after Iranian energy facilities were not damaged during an Israeli attack over the weekend. Futures for global crude benchmark Brent slid 5.94% to $71.53 per barrel at 9:26 am ET, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures dropped 6.26% to $67.29 per barrel. U.S.