Finance News
By Julie Binoche
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WTI oil fell hard Thursday. West Texas Intermediate crude hit $64.80 in Asian markets after gaining about 1% the day before, but traders got spooked when the Energy Information…
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The EIA data showed crude stocks jumped by 2.4 million barrels last week. That's a big problem since analysts were expecting inventories to drop by around 1 million barrels…
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Traders didn't waste time. Selling picked up fast.
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Recent data points to weaker demand growth ahead, and that's hitting oil prices directly. China's economic signals are all over the place - some sectors look decent while others…
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OPEC and its allies are watching these developments closely. The extended producer group known as OPEC+ recently said they're sticking with production cuts to keep the market…
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Geopolitical tensions add more complexity. Middle East and Eastern Europe events keep traders on edge, though it's tough to pin down exactly how much these factors move prices…
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Hedge funds and speculators are adjusting positions as uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy creates cautious sentiment.
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Brent crude mirrors WTI's drop, trading near $68 per barrel. Both benchmarks face similar supply worries and global market conditions that aren't exactly encouraging right now.
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The International Energy Agency plans to release its monthly report next week. That could provide more clarity on international supply and demand trends, though traders aren't…
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U.S. shale producers are watching closely. ExxonMobil and Chevron have said before they'll adjust production based on market conditions.
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The February 12 impact hit European and Asian markets too. European traders took a cautious approach, with many waiting for more clarity from upcoming OPEC meetings.
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Goldman Sachs analysts think any Fed rate changes could influence oil demand forecasts for coming months. More uncertainty for traders already dealing with volatile conditions.
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Royal Dutch Shell announced on February 11 it's reviewing current production strategy because of volatile market conditions.
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India is reportedly considering increasing strategic petroleum reserves. The government is evaluating options to boost reserves given potential supply disruptions and price…
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No comments yet from major oil producers about output plan adjustments. The next big OPEC meeting is scheduled for early next month, where production levels may get re-evaluated.
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