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 holds near $76.50, awaits Iran reaction to Haniyeh killing

WTI holds near $76.50, awaits Iran reaction to Haniyeh killing

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) inched higher to near $76.50 per barrel in Friday’s Asian trading, with the price of crude oil finding support from supply risks arising from heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, despite ongoing global demand concerns. Markets are closely watching Iran’s reaction to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. According … 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

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 drops from two-month high on Storm Beryl fears

WTI drops from two-month high on Storm Beryl fears

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures in NYMEX extend its correction to near $82.20 in Monday’s Asian trading after posting a two-month high near $84.00 on Thursday. The crude oil price came under pressure as investors worry about Storm Berly, which could disrupt US energy supplies. Should the tropical storm turn into a Category Two hurricane, … 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 timid at $78.00 ahead of US PPI

WTI timid at $78.00 ahead of US PPI

West Texas Intermediate remains steady with thin trading, possibly due to anticipation of upcoming producer price figures from the US. The WTI crude oil hovers around $78.00 per barrel in European trading on Thursday. Oil traders have absorbed the hawkish stance maintained by the US Federal Reserve, with the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) keeping … Read more