Sunday, December 22, 2024
Oil prices fall, heading for weekly losses on demand concerns- oil and gas 360

Oil prices fall, heading for weekly losses on demand concerns

(Investing) – Oil prices fell Friday, heading for a hefty weekly loss and pressured by a stronger dollar and continued demand concerns, especially in top crude importer China. A 08:55 ET (13:55 GMT), Brent oil futures expiring in February fell 0.5% to $72.43 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 2.4% to $68.91 a barrel. Oil heads for weekly losses amid dollar pressure Both

Oil edges higher on falling US crude inventories, Fed's 2025 outlook limits gains- oil and gas 360

Oil edges higher on falling US crude inventories, Fed’s 2025 outlook limits gains

(Investing) – Oil prices rose slightly on Thursday, supported by falling U.S. crude inventories, though gains were limited after the U.S. Federal Reserve signalled it would slow the pace of interest rate cuts in 2025, a move that could dampen economic growth, reduce fuel demand, and strengthen the dollar. Brent crude futures rose 44 cents, or 0.60% to $73.83 a barrel by 1414 GMT.

Fitch sees oil at $70 in 2025 on moderating demand growth- oil and gas 360

Fitch sees oil at $70 in 2025 on moderating demand growth

(Oil Price) – Oil demand growth next year is likely to be in line with this year’s tepid increase and the slower pace of growth compared to 2022 and 2023 would result in oil prices averaging $70 per barrel in 2025, Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday. This year, oil prices have averaged about $80 per barrel. “Fitch expects oil prices to decrease to

Goldman Sachs: Huge spare capacity weighs on oil prices- oil and gas 360

Goldman Sachs: Huge spare capacity weighs on oil prices

(Oil Price) – Spare oil production capacity at the highest quartile in history is weighing on Brent crude prices, and time spreads have looked undervalued since the summer, according to Goldman Sachs. The expectations for a large surplus next year are also likely weighing on the deferred time spreads, the investment bank said in a recent note. “Nevertheless, we believe neither currently

Oil little changed as IEA surplus forecast offsets rate cut optimism- oil and gas 360

Oil little changed as IEA surplus forecast offsets rate cut optimism

(Investing) – LONDON  -Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as a forecast for ample supply in the oil market offset optimism stemming from rising expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut. Brent crude futures were down 23 cents, or 0.3%, at $73.29 a barrel by 1421 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 27 cents, or 0.4%, at $70.02.

Low expectations continue to dominate but oil inventory is low- oil and gas 360

Energy Market Assessment: Low expectations continue to dominate but oil inventory is low

(Oil & Gas 360) – Oil & Natural Gas Prices Low Highlight That Low Expectations Continue To Dominate But Oil Inventory Is Low And The Climate Is Changing.   Technical analysis dominating today’s markets having analysis much thinner along with uncertainty high helped record-high U.S. petroleum product exports setting higher record highs be ignored/unknown.  While reports of problems Over There are plentiful,

Oil set for weekly loss on surplus fears after OPEC+ cut extensions- oil and gas 360

Oil set for weekly loss on surplus fears after OPEC+ cut extensions

(Investing) – Oil prices fell 1% on Friday and were headed for a weekly loss, as analysts continued to forecast a supply surplus in 2025 despite the OPEC+ decision to postpone planned supply increases and extend deep output cuts to the end of 2026. Brent crude futures were down 72 cents, or 1%, to $71.37 per barrel at 1415 GMT. U.S. West

Oil prices muted as strong dollar weighs; OPEC+ meeting awaited- oil and gas 360

Oil prices muted as strong dollar weighs; OPEC+ meeting awaited

(Investing) – Oil prices rose on Tuesday amid pressure from a strong dollar as traders awaited more U.S. economic cues, while caution before an OPEC+ meeting this week kept markets on edge. Oil was nursing losses from the prior week after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire, lowering tensions in the Middle East. But heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine

Oil rises on Chinese data, Middle East tensions- oil and gas 360

Oil rises on Chinese data, Middle East tensions

(Investing) – HOUSTON – Oil prices rose on Monday, as strong factory activity in China buoyed hopes of higher demand, and as escalating tensions in the Middle East, where Israel resumed attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire deal, spurred supply concerns. Brent crude futures climbed 36 cents, or 0.49%, to $72.20 a barrel by 10:44 a.m. EST (1544 GMT) while U.S. West

Goldman Sachs: OPEC+ cuts provide near-term upside to oil prices- oil and gas 360

Goldman Sachs: OPEC+ cuts provide near-term upside to oil prices

(Oil Price) – The ongoing OPEC+ oil production cuts and the improved compliance with quotas from some producers are supporting Brent Crude, offering a modest upside to oil prices in the near term, according to Goldman Sachs. The U.S. investment bank expects the OPEC+ cuts to be rolled over again and the easing of the output curbs could begin gradually in

Goldman Sachs expects Brent oil to average $76 per barrel in 2025- oil and gas 360

Goldman Sachs expects Brent oil to average $76 per barrel in 2025

(Oil Price) – Brent Crude oil prices are set to average $76 per barrel next year, down from an expected average of $80 a barrel in 2024, amid an expected surplus on the market, according to Goldman Sachs.   “Our base case is that Brent stays in a $70-85 range, with high spare capacity limiting price upside, and the price elasticity of

Oil heads for weekly gains as Ukraine war intensifies- oil and gas 360

Oil heads for weekly gains as Ukraine war intensifies

(Investing) – Oil prices were set for their biggest weekly rise in almost two months on Friday, gaining 4% as an intensifying war in Ukraine returned a geopolitical risk premium to the market. Brent crude futures had pared 9 cents to $74.14 a barrel by 1418 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures shaved off 3 cents to $70.07 per barrel. Pressuring