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COLUMN-Oil investors try to get bullish as global economy improves: Kemp- oil and gas 360

COLUMN-Oil investors try to get bullish as global economy improves: Kemp

Nasdaq LONDON – Portfolio investors raced to build bullish positions in petroleum at the end of January amid signs the business cycle slowdown is coming to an end and fears about attacks on tankers near southwestern Arabia. Hedge funds and other money managers purchased the equivalent of 97 million barrels in the six most important petroleum futures and options contracts

Oil investors turn cautious away from Cushing squeeze: Kemp- oil and gas 360

Oil investors turn cautious away from Cushing squeeze: Kemp

Nasdaq LONDON – Portfolio investors appear to have finished their petroleum buying as benchmark crude prices climbed towards $100 per barrel, prompting concerns about the trade becoming crowded and some profit-taking.   Hedge funds and other money managers sold the equivalent of 25 million barrels in the six most important petroleum futures and options contracts over the seven days ending

Inflation concerns keep oil investors at bay- oil and gas 360

Inflation concerns keep oil investors at bay

Investing LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices edged lower on Thursday on growing expectations that key Western economies will maintain high interest rates to tackle stubborn inflation. By 1312 GMT, Brent crude futures were down 66 cents at $95.89 a barrel after rising to their highest level since last November earlier in the session. The November contract expires on Friday. The December Brent contract

US energy firm payouts to oil investors top exploration spending for first time- oil and gas 360

US energy firm payouts to oil investors top exploration spending for first time

Nasdaq HOUSTON – Top U.S. energy companies last year paid out more of their earnings to shareholders than they invested in new oil and gas fields for the first time, according to a report released on Tuesday. The outlook for stronger energy prices has not changed the focus on investor returns from the U.S. industry, according to the report’s authors,

Column: Oil investors set for supply fall to offset weak economy- oil and gas 360

Column: Oil investors set for supply fall to offset weak economy

Nasdaq LONDON – Investors expect a planned U.S. and EU price cap to disrupt Russia’s crude exports by enough to offset the impact of an economic slowdown on oil consumption, boosting prices.     Hedge funds and other money managers bought the equivalent of 41 million barrels in the six most important petroleum futures and options contracts in the week

Column: Oil investors realise some profits as market looks stretched- oil and gas 360

Column: Oil investors realise some profits as market looks stretched

Nasdaq LONDON, Jan 31 – Portfolio investors took some profits last week after a blistering rally in oil prices since the start of December left the market looking increasingly overheated in the short term. Hedge funds and other money managers sold the equivalent of 18 million barrels in the six most important petroleum-related futures and options contracts in the week to Jan.

Column: Looking beyond Omicron, oil investors focus on tight supply- oil and gas 360

Column: Looking beyond Omicron, oil investors focus on tight supply

Nasdaq LONDON, Jan 17 – Portfolio managers purchased oil last week at the fastest rate for 14 months amid growing confidence that the latest wave of coronavirus infections will not have a significant effect on international aviation and oil consumption. Hedge funds and other money managers purchased the equivalent of 83 million barrels in the six most important petroleum-linked futures