(BOE Report) – Following the rise in Brent prices to $76-77 per barrel, Goldman Sachs estimates a geopolitical risk premium of around $10 per barrel, the bank said in a note on Wednesday. While its base case is that Brent declines to around $60/bbl in Q4 assuming no supply disruptions, Goldman said the $10/bbl premium appears justified in light of
(Investing) – LONDON -Oil prices fell on Thursday after sharp gains in the previous session as market participants assessed a U.S. decision to move personnel from the Middle East ahead of talks with Iran over that country’s nuclear-related activity. Brent crude futures were down $1.02, or 1.5%, at $68.75 a barrel at 1253 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell $1.05,
(Investing) – LONDON -Oil prices rose to their highest in seven weeks on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal had been done with China, heightening expectations of a de-escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Brent crude futures were up $1.15, or 1.7%, to $68.02 a barrel at 1249 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude
(Oil Price) – As if WTI oil prices in the low $60s per barrel aren’t enough to slow production growth at America’s top producing shale basin, the Permian, new guidelines for permitting saltwater disposal wells could raise the costs for operators, especially smaller producers with limited resources. The Railroad Commission of Texas, the energy regulator of the top U.S. oil-producing state,
(Oil Price) – Trend-following commodity trading advisors (CTAs) could soon begin covering their significant short positions in oil, driving prices higher, according to Bank of America analysts cited by Investing.com. The sudden buying demand in the crude futures market has the potential to lead to a short-term rally in oil prices if CTAs rush to short covering. Last week, oil prices lodged another
(Investing) – HOUSTON -U.S. crude oil futures climbed more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday as the White House announced Saudi Arabia’s plans to invest $600 billion in the United States. Brent crude futures rose 88 cents, or about 1.35%, to $65.84 a barrel by 1417 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was up $1.13, or about 1.82%, at $63.08. The two
(Oil & Gas 360) – Supply Expectations High And Demand Expectations Low, Running Counter To U.S. Supply Demand Data Have The Consensus Set UP To Be Caught Short. The price of WTI crude oil back below $60 reflects much fear plus news that OPEC+ will increase production. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), + other world exporters announcing Monday, that
(Investing) – LONDON – Oil prices extended declines on Wednesday and were set for their largest monthly drop in almost three and a half years as the global trade war eroded the outlook for fuel demand while concern over mounting supply also weighed. Brent crude futures were down 77 cents, or 1.2%, at $63.48 a barrel by 1305 GMT. U.S. West
(Reuters) – Top oilfield services provider SLB missed estimates for first-quarter profit on Friday, as weaker Latin American demand dragged on its international business, and the company warned of a potential industry-wide shift due to economic uncertainty, volatile oil prices and rising tariff risks. Shares of the company fell nearly 2% in premarket trading following results. SLB’s report rounds out
(Oil & Gas 360) – Expectations And Oil Prices Have Bottomed With Heading-UP-To-Summer And Much Needing To Be Done Increasing With The Tariff Strategy. The drop in the price of crude oil, from its Winter high to a Spring-Time low exaggerated by Tariff Fear has us conclude the drop has bottomed. Cold air tugged the price of West Texas Intermediate
(Investing) – LONDON – Oil prices fell more than 2% on Monday on signs of progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran while investors remained concerned about economic headwinds from tariffs which could curb demand for fuel. Brent crude futures slipped $1.54, or 2.3%, to $66.42 a barrel by 1230 GMT after closing up 3.2% on Thursday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate
(Oil Price) – Oil prices are sagging like a tired trampoline, and U.S. shale producers are feeling the bounce—just not in a good way. With WTI dancing around $60 and analysts wringing their hands over breakeven levels near $65, you’d be forgiven for assuming the shale patch was in full panic mode. But U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright—former CEO of Liberty
