Crude oil trade reminder: Middle East tensions push up oil prices, but the Federal Reserve's attack has hit bullish morale.
Oil prices rose and fell on Wednesday, supported by continued tensions in the Middle East. Earlier in the day, oil prices rose nearly 2% to a two-week high, but closed mostly higher as the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting ended with a statement indicating that interest rate may not be lowered until December.
Citigroup Analysts Paint Bearish Picture for Global Crude Oil Prices -- OPIS
Citigroup's global commodities team on Wednesday said crude oil has missed out on what has been a "spectacular year for some commodities" and has been mostly range bound with volatility at about 10 year lows.
Oil Inches Lower After Rally as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data, Fed Meeting
0748 GMT - Oil prices edge lower as investors await key U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserve's policy meeting outcome for more clarity on the path of rate cuts and how that will affect demand.
Breaking News | Petroleum shares continue to decline, with weakening demand coupled with concerns over increased production, international oil prices are continuously falling.
On June 5th, petroleum stocks continued to weaken. As of press time, China Oilfield Services fell 3.6% to HKD 7.76; PetroChina fell 2.66% to HKD 7.69; CNOOC fell 1.45% to HKD 20.35.
Saudi Arabia plans to start resuming part of international oil supply in October in response to falling international oil prices
Oil prices extended their decline as outsiders worried about the outlook for demand and strong supply.
OPEC+ Extends Global Oil Production Cuts Into 2025 -- Barrons.com
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, known as OPEC+, has agreed to maintain current voluntary production cuts through next year. Their decision is expected to keep oil prices higher through the U.S. presidential election.
US crude oil trading reminder: oil prices rose before the OPEC+ meeting and stood at a key position in the 200-day EMA
At the beginning of the Asian session on Wednesday (May 29), international oil prices fluctuated in a narrow range and maintained overnight gains. U.S. crude oil is currently trading around $80.20 per barrel.
The Fed's interest rate cut is expected to fall again, and international oil prices will rise first and then fall
This week (5.16-5.22), crude oil as a whole showed a trend of rising and then falling. WTI averaged 79.18 US dollars/barrel this week, up 0.53 US dollars/barrel, or 0.67% from the previous week.
The commodity boom came to an abrupt end! Basic metals fell across the board, copper and nickel fell sharply, and crude oil fell three times in a row
The minutes of the Federal Reserve meeting show that the Federal Reserve may postpone interest rate cuts due to continued inflation, thus suppressing market expectations of interest rate cuts, and crude oil prices fell in response. Lun Copper closed down 4.05%, while Lunn Nickel fell 4.4%. Some analysts pointed out that the main reason for the decline in copper prices may be related to investors starting to make a profit settlement after copper prices hit a record high, recent weakness in copper demand, and a possible increase in copper production in Peru in 2024.
Oil Prices Rise After Iran's President Dies, Saudi King Falls Ill
By Callum Keown Oil prices climbed Monday after Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash Sunday, according to state-run Press TV. But the oil move was fairly muted in early trading. I
Iran State TV: "No Sign of Life" in President Raisi's Helicopter Wreck
By Laurence Norman, Benoit Faucon and Aresu Eqbali A helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran crashed in the northwestern part of the country, the interior minister said Sunday, sparking a
UBS: OPEC+ is expected to extend the production reduction agreement for at least 3 months, and oil will rise to $91 in June
OPEC+ will hold its next meeting on June 1, and UBS expects that the organization will agree to extend the voluntary production reduction agreement to maintain the balance of the oil market.
Crude Oil Prices Gain as US Crude Stocks Record Surprise Draw, ANZ Bank Says
Crude oil prices climbed after the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly report showed a draw in U.S. crude inventories, signaling a tight physical market, ANZ Bank said in a Thursday note.
Oil Had Its Worst Day in Months. There Are 3 Reasons
By Avi Salzman U.S. oil prices fell more than they have in months on Wednesday, dropping below $80 per barrel for the first time since March in response to signs of weak demand and an easing of Middl
Oil's Latest Losing Streak Isn't Just About Israel -- Barrons.com
Oil prices fell on Monday, continuing a skid that took prices down 3.5% last week and has left the commodity in the red five out of the past six days.
The supply and demand pattern changed abruptly, and the Asian crude oil market was astonished: heavy crude oil with high sulfur was being chased
With changes in global crude oil supply and favorable refining returns, crude oil with higher sulphur content and density is becoming increasingly popular in the Asian physical market, a situation that rarely changes the usual situation.
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After keeping an eye on the Middle East for a week, oil prices finally “fluctuated” and returned to a “waiting mode”
Although oil prices have never surpassed the high before Iran attacked Israel last weekend, the volume of bullish Brent crude oil options soared to a record high. Brent crude oil futures fluctuated the most in a few months, leaving traders in almost the same situation as a week ago during the weekend, waiting for the next steps of Israel and Iran.
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Oil Markets React to Reports of Israeli Attack on Iran
Oil pared an earlier jump, after Iranian media appeared to downplay alleged retaliatory strikes from Israel reported by US officials. Brent crude traded about 2% higher after earlier soaring above $90 a barrel over potential concerns for a wider regional conflict. Bloomberg's Stephen Stapczynski reports.