Commodities Category

November 19, 2024
WTI Crude Holds Above $69 on Rising Supply Concerns Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

WTI Crude Holds Above $69 on Rising Supply Concerns Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil continues its upward momentum, trading around $69.20 per barrel during Tuesday’s Asian session, marking its second consecutive day of gains. The rally is fueled by heightened supply concerns stemming from the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. Over the weekend,

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November 15, 2024
WTI Holds Steady Near $68.50 Amid US Dollar Strength

WTI Holds Steady Near $68.50 Amid US Dollar Strength West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for US crude oil, trades near $68.40 on Friday, maintaining stability as a sharp drop in US gasoline inventories counterbalances concerns about an oversupply. According to the latest report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), US crude stocks rose by

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November 12, 2024
WTI Slips to Near $68.00 on Disappointment Over Chinese Stimulus, Stronger US Dollar

WTI Slips to Near $68.00 on Disappointment Over Chinese Stimulus, Stronger US Dollar West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, trades around $68.00 on Tuesday as it faces downward pressure from concerns about trade tensions and weak demand growth in China. Fears are mounting that the Trump administration’s plans for new tariffs could

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November 7, 2024
WTI Declines to $71.50 as Stronger US Dollar Pressures Oil Prices

WTI Declines to $71.50 as Stronger US Dollar Pressures Oil Prices West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is trading around $71.45 on Thursday, edging lower due to the rise in the US Dollar (USD) following Republican candidate Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election. The stronger USD has put downward pressure on USD-denominated commodities,

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October 29, 2024
WTI Drops Near $67.50 as Middle East Risk Premium Eases

WTI Drops Near $67.50 as Middle East Risk Premium Eases West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $67.55 on Tuesday, with prices falling as concerns over a major Middle Eastern conflict diminish. This decline follows Israel’s recent military strikes on Iran’s installations, which avoided oil or nuclear sites, signaling limited

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