Commodities Category

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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October 24, 2024
WTI Oil Rebounds to $71.50 Amid Rising Supply Concerns

WTI Oil Rebounds to $71.50 Amid Rising Supply Concerns West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil has rebounded from recent losses, trading around $71.60 per barrel during Thursday’s Asian session. This recovery is largely driven by concerns over potential supply disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Tensions in the region continue to influence

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October 16, 2024
WTI Crude Oil Holds Modest Losses Above $70, Bearish Bias Persists

WTI Crude Oil Holds Modest Losses Above $70, Bearish Bias Persists West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices struggle to maintain momentum after a modest rebound from the $69.25 region, a two-week low. During Wednesday’s Asian session, WTI is trading around $70.25, down by 0.30% for the day, and appears vulnerable to further declines. Despite

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October 14, 2024
WTI Crude Drops Near $74 After China Inflation Data

WTI Crude Drops Near $74 After China Inflation Data West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices extended losses for a second consecutive session on Monday, falling to around $74.10 per barrel during Asian trading hours. The decline of over 1% comes in the wake of weaker-than-expected inflation data from China for September, which was released on

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