WTI edges higher to $72.50 on supply disruptions

WTI edges higher to $72.50 on supply disruptions

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) ended a four-day losing streak, trading around $72.50 per barrel on Wednesday. The benchmark crude oil is getting support from rising concerns about supply constraints due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Hamas named Yahya Sinwar as its new leader in Gaza following the assassination of former chief Ismail … Read more

WTI oscillates in $78 range, waiting for signals

WTI oscillates in $78 range, waiting for signals

Prices for US crude oil West Texas Intermediate (WTI) struggle to capitalise on the previous day’s strong move up and oscillating in a narrow range in early European trading on Thursday. The commodity currently trades around the $78.00 mark, with bulls awaiting a sustained strength beyond the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) before positioning for … Read more

CCLEI growth rate , ‘stable’ in June

CCLEI growth rate , ‘stable’ in June

The year-over-year growth rate of a leading indicator used to predict the future direction of economic movements in Cyprus, remained stable in June, as a result of opposing trends within the economic indicators composing the CCLEI, the University of Cyprus said in a monthly report. The Cyprus Composite Leading Economic Index (CCLEI), estimated by the … Read more

WTI recovers to $80 on declining US oil stockpiles

WTI recovers to $80 on declining US oil stockpiles

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) recovered its intraday losses, trading around $80.00 per barrel in European markets on Wednesday. The decline in the US Dollar contributed support for the crude demand, underpinning the oil prices. Additionally, the oil price has support due to the declining U.S. stockpiles, the world’s largest oil producer and consumer. The American … Read more

WTI sticks to modest intraday gains, just below $82

WTI sticks to modest intraday gains, just below $82

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices are building on the overnight recovery from the $80.00 level, or a two-week low and gaining follow-through positive traction during Asian trading on Thursday. The uptick is supported by a combination of factors and lifts the commodity to a multi-day peak, around $82.00 in the last hour. The … Read more

WTI drops to $81.50, Saudi oil exports to China rebound

WTI drops to $81.50, Saudi oil exports to China rebound

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) extended losses for the third session, trading around $81.50 per barrel in Asian markets on Tuesday. Crude oil prices faced pressure after Hurricane Beryl, which struck a key US oil-producing hub in Texas, caused less damage than anticipated by markets. Despite slowdowns in refining activity and evacuations at production sites, major … Read more

WTI sticks to $81, below two-month high

WTI sticks to $81, below two-month high

The benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) attracted fresh buyers in Asian trading on Wednesday and reversed a part of the previous day’s retracement slide from the $81.65 area, or a nearly two-month top. The US crude oil currently trades around $81.00/barrel, up over 0.50% for the day amid persistent geopolitical tensions stemming from Israeli strikes … Read more

WTI trades around $81.00, bullish potential intact

WTI trades around $81.00, bullish potential intact

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices ticked lower in Asian trading on Friday, albeit lack follow-through and remain well within striking distance of the highest level since late April seen on Thursday. The US crude oilv currently trades around the $81.00/barrel mark and seems poised to register strong gains for the second successive week. Data published … Read more

WTI nears $77.50 on increased summer demand

WTI nears $77.50 on increased summer demand

West Texas Intermediate price hovers around $77.50 per barrel during Asian trading on Tuesday, as crude oil prices are bolstered by expectations of increased fuel demand this summer. According to Reuters, analysts at the energy consulting firm Gelber and Associates noted that, “futures are higher as expectations of summer demand are supportive of prices despite … Read more

Oil drops more than $1/bbl as OPEC+ decision spotlights shaky demand

Oil drops more than $1/bbl as OPEC+ decision spotlights shaky demand

Oil prices fell more than a barrel on Tuesday due to skepticism about an OPEC+ decision to boost supply later this year.