Oil prices continued to rise for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, building on a more than 5% increase on Monday. The diminishing prospects of a US-Iran agreement to resolve the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz have contributed to prices remaining close to their highest levels in over a week. Brent crude futures Read More
Oil prices increased slightly on Tuesday following significant declines in the prior session, as apprehensions regarding supply risks in the Middle East reemerged amid diminishing expectations for a diplomatic resolution in the U.S.-Iran conflict that has impacted shipments. Front month Brent crude futures increased by $0.71, or 0.8%, reaching $84.50 a barrel following a decline Read More
Oil prices relinquished a portion of their recent gains on Thursday, as oil tankers persisted in their departures from the Middle East, despite the intensifying tensions in the region, with the U.S.-Iran conflict extending beyond its primary battlegrounds. Brent futures declined by $1.29, representing a decrease of 1.42%, settling at $89.45 per barrel as of Read More
Oil prices were on track for a weekly increase on Friday, as assaults by Houthis on tankers in the Red Sea heightened apprehensions regarding a potential closure of another vital shipping corridor. Simultaneously, Kazakhstan implemented a temporary reduction in oil production following the closure of its primary export route. Brent futures declined by 81 cents, Read More
Oil prices increased by over 1.5%, reaching their highest level in more than six weeks on Thursday. This uptick followed the United States initiating a new series of strikes on Iran, while Yemen’s Houthis targeted oil tankers in the Red Sea. Brent crude futures increased by $1.93, representing a 2% rise, reaching $96 by 0011, Read More
Oil prices experienced a slight increase on Friday as tensions escalated between the U.S. and Iran, resulting in intensified attacks across the Gulf. The deteriorating truce has constrained oil flows from the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran has urged the Houthi movement to prepare for potential disruptions to the Red Sea export route. Brent crude Read More
Oil experienced an uptick on Wednesday following President Donald Trump’s decision to reinstate a naval blockade on all Iranian ports, coinciding with Iran’s retaliatory strikes targeting U.S. infrastructure in the region. For the second consecutive session, Brent reached its peak since June 12, while West Texas Intermediate hit its highest point since June 15, continuing Read More
Gold edged higher on Wednesday following the release of U.S. inflation data, which alleviated concerns regarding imminent rate hikes. However, escalating tensions in the Gulf and a significant increase in oil prices maintained investor attention on the interest-rate outlook, thereby constraining gains in non-yielding bullion. Spot gold increased by 0.1%, reaching $4,056.69 per ounce as Read More
Oil prices increased approximately 2% on Tuesday, building on the significant gains from the prior session to reach their highest point in four weeks. This rise comes amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, which have sparked renewed worries regarding global energy supplies. Brent crude futures increased by $1.68, representing a 2% rise, Read More
Following further attacks by the United States, Iran expanded its military strikes to Gulf states, creating fears about the security of energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz. As a result, oil prices increased by more than 4% on Monday. Brent crude futures increased by $3.34, representing a 4.38% rise, reaching $79.5 per barrel. Meanwhile, Read More
