Oil

12 June 2024
Oil prices rise on falling US inventories and higher global demand forecasts 

Key Points:  Brent crude oil rises to $82.32 per barrel, and WTI rises to $78.42 per barrel.  US commercial crude oil inventory fell by 1.2 million barrels last week.  EIA raises the 2024 global oil consumption growth forecast by 200,000 …

10 June 2024
Oil prices dip due to uncertainty on OPEC+ cuts and strengthening of USD 

Key points:  Brent crude futures fell to $79.58, and WTI crude futures dropped to $75.49 per barrel.  Strong US jobs data pushed out expectations for interest rate cuts, strengthening the US dollar.  Call for snap legislative elections by Macron adds …

7 June 2024
Oil prices rebound following OPEC+ reassurance, but set for weekly decline 

Key points:  Brent crude futures rise to $79.89 per barrel; WTI crude futures reach $75.59.  Oil prices supported by reassurance from Saudi Arabia and Russia about potential adjustments to supply agreements.  Prices set for the third consecutive week of declines …

6 June 2024
Loonie sees mixed performance as central bank cuts interest rates for homeowners 

Key points:  Bank of Canada cuts interest rates for the first time in four years, signaling more to come.  Canadian dollar (CAD) experiences mixed performance against other currencies following rate cut.  Homeowners across Canada are breathing a sigh of relief …

5 June 2024
Oil prices hovering at lows with rising supply and uncertain demand 

Key points:  WTI crude futures remain near $73 per barrel, holding at four-month lows.  Brent crude futures hover around $76 per barrel, near three-month lows.  US crude inventories increased by 4.052 million barrels, defying expectations of a 1.9-million-barrel draw.  OPEC+ …

5 June 2024
Oil, treasury yields decline as US sees falling job openings

Key points: U.S. job openings fell to a three-year low, signaling potential economic slowdown. Treasury yields declined, while the dollar and safe-haven assets saw gains. The U.S. economy’s recently robust performance may be starting to wane, as indicated by the …

27 May 2024
Oil prices steady ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Key points: OPEC+ to discuss maintaining voluntary output cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day. Brent crude futures for July increased slightly to $82.23 a barrel. Oil prices saw minimal movement in early Asian trading on Monday, as market participants …

27 May 2024
Week ahead: PCE data to play integral role in Fed rate decisions

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 both ended their multi-week winning streaks, a shift driven by economic data that came in hotter than expected. This unexpected resilience in the economy has prompted many to push back their expectations for Federal …

23 May 2024
More bearish momentum for crude oil

Key Points:  Brent crude futures continued to fall to $81 per barrel, and WTI crude futures dropped to $76 per barrel.  The FOMC meeting minutes indicated the potential for further rate hikes if inflation surges, impacting the demand for crude …

21 May 2024
Why crude oil futures may continue their spiral downwards in May

Key Points:  Brent crude futures fell toward $83 per barrel due to Middle East developments.  WTI crude futures also declined to $78 per barrel.  The OPEC meeting on June 1 is crucial for potential production cut rollovers.  On Tuesday, both …

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