Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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Oil prices slide as market awaits Trump's return to White House- oil and gas 360

Oil prices slide as market awaits Trump’s return to White House

(Investing) – HOUSTON – Oil prices slipped on Monday as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is expected to bring a flurry of policy announcements that may clarify how he plans to end the Russia-Ukraine war, boost U.S. oil and gas production and lower costs for consumers. Brent crude futures declined by $1.23, or 1.5%, to $79.58 by 10:57 a.m. EST (15:57 GMT).

Oil rises as traders assess sanctions impact- oil and gas 360

Oil rises as traders assess sanctions impact

(Investing) – Oil prices rose on Wednesday as the market focused on potential supply disruptions from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy companies and tankers carrying Russian oil. Brent crude futures were up 80 cents, or 1%, at $80.72 a barrel by 11:00 a.m. EST (1600 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was $1.14, or 1.47%, higher at $78.64. The latest round of

Oil prices edge higher as markets weigh demand against US inventories- oil and gas 360

Oil prices edge higher as markets weigh demand against US inventories

(Investing) – LONDON -Oil prices rose slightly on Thursday as investors factored in firm winter fuel demand expectations despite large U.S. fuel inventories and macroeconomic concerns. Brent crude futures were up 35 cents, or 0.5%, at $76.51 a barrel by 1246 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 30 cents, or 0.4%, to $73.62. Both benchmarks fell more than 1% on

Oil prices hold at three-month high on stronger demand- oil and gas 360

Oil prices hold at three-month high on stronger demand

(Investing) – LONDON -Oil prices rose on Monday, remaining at their highest since mid-October as colder weather spurred buying while further support was provided by a weaker U.S. dollar and expectations of tighter sanctions on Iranian and Russian oil exports. Brent crude futures gained 49 cents, or 0.6%, to $77 a barrel by 1319 GMT, their highest since Oct. 14. U.S. West

Oil prices rise at the start of 2025 as demand optimism prevails- oil and gas 360

Oil prices rise at the start of 2025 as demand optimism prevails

(Oil Price) – Oil prices began the 2025 trading year with a rise in Asia on Thursday as market sentiment turned positive on expectations of stronger economic and oil demand growth. Oil prices have been rangebound for most of the fourth quarter amid concerns about demand in China and other major economies and expectations of an oversupply this year. For 2024, oil saw

Crude oil edges higher; annual losses likely- oil and gas 360

Crude oil edges higher; annual losses likely

(Investing) – Oil prices edged higher Monday, in thin holiday-impacted trade, ahead of the release later in the week of the latest economic activity data from the US and China. By 09:15 ET (14.15 GMT), the U.S. crude futures traded 1% higher at $71.28 a barrel and the Brent contract climbed 0.7% to $74.31 a barrel. Key activity data due this week Crude prices have

Oil prices stable on Monday as data offsets surplus concerns- oil and gas 360

Oil prices stable on Monday as data offsets surplus concerns

(Investing) – LONDON – Oil prices stabilised on Monday after losses last week as lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data offset investors’ concerns about a supply surplus next year. Brent crude futures were down by 38 cents, or 0.52%, to $72.56 a barrel by 1300 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 34 cents, or 0.49%, to $69.12 per barrel. Oil prices

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.

Chevron slows Permian production growth in strategic move to free up cash flow- oil and gas 360

Chevron slows Permian production growth in strategic move to free up cash flow

(World Oil) – (Bloomberg) – Chevron Corp. plans to slow production growth in the biggest U.S. oil field next year in the most definitive sign yet that President-elect Donald Trump faces an uphill battle to ramp up American oil output.   Chevron will reduce capital expenditures in the Permian basin to between $4.5 billion and $5 billion in 2025, a

Oil slightly down ahead of OPEC+ decision- oil and gas 360

Oil slightly down ahead of OPEC+ decision

(Investing) – NEW YORK – Oil futures slipped on Wednesday as traders awaited an imminent OPEC+ decision on supply, while a larger-than-expected draw in U.S. crude stockpiles last week lent some support to prices. Brent crude futures fell 38 cents, or 0.52%, to $73.24 a barrel by 11:50 a.m. EST (1650 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 44 cents, or

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