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Oil falls as OPEC+ output hike adds to oversupply concerns- oil and gas 360

Oil falls as OPEC+ output hike adds to oversupply concerns

(Investing) – NEW YORK/LONDON -Oil prices fell to their lowest in a week on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to another large output increase in September, adding to oversupply concerns after U.S. data showed lacklustre fuel demand in the top consuming nation. Brent crude futures fell 43 cents, or 0.6%, to $69.24 a barrel by 11:39 a.m. ET (1539 GMT), while U.S. West

Oil prices drop as tariff jitters weigh; weekly gains likely- oil and gas 360

Oil prices drop as tariff jitters weigh; weekly gains likely

(Investing) – Oil prices slipped lower U.S. President Donald Trump outlined tariffs against a slew of countries, ramping up concerns over their potential impact on oil demand. At 08:05 ET (12:05 GMT), Brent oil futures for October fell 0.7% to $71.21 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped 0.6% to $68.85 a barrel. But crude prices were still set for gains of over

Central banks, like the Fed or ECB, use interest rates to keep inflation in check. Lower interest rates reduce consumer borrowing costs and can boost economic growth and demand for oil. In China, the world’s second biggest economy, fiscal revenue dipped 0.3% in the first six months from a year earlier, the finance ministry said on Friday, maintaining the rate of decline seen between January and May. GROWING SUPPLIES? The U.S. is preparing to allow partners of Venezuela’s state-run PDVSA, starting with U.S. oil major Chevron (NYSE:CVX), to operate with limitations in the sanctioned nation, sources said on Thursday. That could boost Venezuelan oil exports by a little more than 200,000 barrels per day (bpd), which would be welcome news for U.S. refiners, as it would ease tightness in the heavier crude market, ING analysts wrote. In the Middle East, Iran said it would continue nuclear talks with European powers after "serious, frank, and detailed" conversations on Friday, the first such face-to-face meeting since Israel and the U.S. bombed Iran last month. Venezuela and Iran are members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Any deal that could increase the amount of oil either sanctioned country could export would boost the amount of crude available to global markets. A meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee, which includes top ministers from OPEC and allies like Russia, a group known as OPEC+, is scheduled for 1200 GMT on Monday.- oil and gas 360

Oil prices ease as negative economic news offsets trade optimism

(Investing) – NEW YORK -Oil prices eased on Friday on negative economic news from the United States and China and signs of growing supply despite optimism U.S. trade deals could boost global economic growth and oil demand in the future. Brent crude futures fell 32 cents, or 0.5%, to $68.86 a barrel by 11:02 a.m. EDT (1502 GMT), while U.S. West Texas

Why Analysts Favor The Unloved Energy Stocks- oil and gas 360

Why analysts favor the unloved energy stocks

(Oil Price)– Although the outlook on oil prices and demand has become increasingly uncertain in recent months, analysts continue to recommend the underperforming energy stocks as a good bet for investors. Energy has the highest share of the stocks with “buy” recommendations of all 11 sectors of the S&P 500, according to ratings from Wall Street analysts compiled by Bloomberg. Many

Oil prices in mid-$60s put U.S. shale profits in danger zone, investors say- oil and gas 360

Oil prices in mid-$60s put U.S. shale profits in danger zone, investors say

(World Oil)– Activity is slowing in U.S. oil fields as drillers remain in the crude-price danger zone for profits, according to one of the biggest investors of private operators in the shale patch. “In the mid-$60s, you get dangerously close to where oil prices don’t really drive appropriate returns for new drilling,” Dwight Scott, who joined Quantum Capital Group at

Oil prices gain on geopolitical risks, inventory worries- oil and gas 360

Oil prices gain on geopolitical risks, inventory worries

(Investing) – LONDON – Oil prices rose on Thursday, even as global trade tensions appeared to cool, with analysts pointing to low inventories and renewed Middle East risks as factors supporting the market. Brent crude futures were up 31 cents, or around 0.5%, to $68.83 a barrel at 1203 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 61 cents, or 0.9%,

OPEC says world economy may do better in second half of year- oil and gas 360

OPEC says world economy may do better in second half of year

(Investing) – LONDON -OPEC said the global economy may perform better than expected in the second half of the year despite trade conflicts and refineries’ crude intake would remain elevated to meet the uptick in summer travel, helping to support the demand outlook. In a monthly report on Tuesday, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries left its forecasts for global

Oil prices slip lower on U.S. inventory build, OPEC+ output hike expectations- oil and gas 360

Oil prices slip lower on U.S. inventory build, OPEC+ output hike expectations

(Investing) – Oil prices slipped lower Thursday, reversing sharp gains from the prior session after data showing an unexpected build in U.S. inventories raised some concerns over sluggish fuel demand. At 08:20 ET (12:20 GMT), Brent oil futures for September fell 0.4% to $68.86 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped 0.3% to $67.27 a barrel. Both contracts soared between 2.5% and 3%

Oil prices bounce off recent lows; OPEC+ output hike, U.S. trade deals in focus- oil and gas 360

Oil prices bounce off recent lows; OPEC+ output hike, U.S. trade deals in focus

(Investing) – Oil prices edged higher Tuesday, bouncing off three-week lows with traders awaiting more news on potential trade deals ahead of the latest OPEC+ output meeting. At 08:15 ET (12:15 GMT), Brent oil futures for September rose 0.7% to $67.18 a barrel, climbing from their lowest level since June 11, just before the onset of the Israel-Iran war, while West Texas Intermediate crude

April price crash dragged Saudi Arabia’s oil revenues to 4-year low- oil and gas 360

April price crash dragged Saudi Arabia’s oil revenues to 4-year low

(Oil Price) – Saudi Arabia’s revenues from oil exports crashed in April by 21% from a year earlier – to the lowest level in nearly four years – as international oil prices dipped amid concerns about oversupply and potentially weaker global economic growth. Saudi Arabia, the world’s top crude oil exporter and leader of the OPEC+ group, saw its export revenues

Oil prices gain on signs of strong US demand- oil and gas 360

Oil prices gain on signs of strong US demand

(Investing) – NEW YORK – Oil prices rose over 1% on Wednesday, recovering from a sharp slide early this week, as data showed relatively strong U.S. demand, and as investors assessed the stability of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Brent crude futures were up 82 cents, or 1.2%, at $67.96 a barrel at 10:54 a.m. EDT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI)

Oil prices erase earlier gains after weekend U.S. strike on Iran- oil and gas 360

Oil prices erase earlier gains after weekend U.S. strike on Iran

(Investing) – Oil prices eased on Monday, erasing earlier gains, as U.S. strikes on Iran ramped up fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures for August had edged down to $75.43 per barrel by 09:39 ET (13:39 GMT) and West Texas Intermediate crude future had slipped by 0.2% to $73.69 a barrel. Both of the contracts erased some