Crude Oil

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Gold Gains Nearly 19% YTD as Trade and Rate Uncertainty Persist – Century Financial

News Desk 1 02/04/2025 0

WTI crude oil futures fell below $71 per barrel on Wednesday as markets braced for US reciprocal tariffs that could escalate the global trade war. The White House did not disclose details on the size or scope of the tariffs but stated they would take effect immediately after being unveiled on

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Crude oil: Sanctions threat counters tariff-driven demand worries – Saxo Bank MENA

News Desk 1 26/03/2025 0

Crude oil futures continue to recover from a USD 14 selloff that began in January following Trump’s combative inauguration speech, which signalled an inward political focus combined with aggressive trade policies, including tariffs, that were meant to Make America (not the world) Great Again. His speech and subsequent action, including his “drill, baby,

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Gold rose by 0.18% today – Century Financial

News Desk 1 19/03/2025 0

WTI crude oil futures extended its recent decline toward $66 per barrel on Wednesday, pressured by prospects of increased Russian supply.This follows President Putin’s agreement to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy sites while rejecting a 30-day ceasefire. The potential lifting of Russian sanctions added to concerns over a surplus, as OPEC and its allies plan […]

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US Trade Uncertainty Drives Volatility in Crude Oil and Gold Prices – Century Financial

News Desk 1 10/03/2025 0

Oil prices took a hit this week, and according to Rystad Energy, the bearish mood is real—but temporary. Brent crude briefly dipped near $69 per barrel as markets reacted to OPEC+’s decision to gradually increase output starting in April, while ongoing tariff drama from Washington continues to rattle demand expectations. Higher flows from Kazakhstan and […]

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Crude Oil, Bitcoin and Gold Face Market Pressures Amid Global Uncertainty and Technical Challenges – Century Financial

News Desk 1 24/02/2025 0

Hedge funds are turning less optimistic on crude oil’s prospects, trimming net-bullish bets in a further sign of market softening.Net-long positions for US marker West Texas Intermediate fell for a fourth week to the lowest since October. The corresponding measure for global benchmark Brent was dialed back by the most since December in a third […]

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Gold Hits All-Time High as Safe-Haven Demand Grows Amid Geopolitical Tensions – Century Financial

News Desk 1 20/02/2025 0

Oil prices steadied following a series of modest gains, as an industry report highlighted another increase in US crude stockpiles, adding to the ongoing uncertainty over global supplies. The industry-funded American Petroleum Institute reported a 3.3 million-barrel increase in US commercial inventories last week, which would be the fourth week of builds if confirmed by

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Gold Retreats from Record Highs, Silver Sees Volatility, and Crude Oil Holds Near Lows – Saxo Bank

News Desk 1 17/02/2025 0

Macro data and headlines Commodities ·         Gold suffered a sharp correction Friday after testing the all-time highs of 2,942, dropping back as far as 2,877 Friday, but rebounding back above 2,900 into this morning ·         Silver pumped and dumped Friday, clearing a critical resistance

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Crude Oil, Gold & Bitcoin React to U.S. Tariffs – Century Financial

News Desk 1 03/02/2025 0

WTI crude oil futures rose to around $73.9 per barrel on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions. The U.S. announced tariffs of 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico, and 10% on those from China, set to take effect on Tuesday. Canadian […]

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Crude oil weakens amid tariff uncertainty– Saxo Bank MENA

News Desk 1 24/01/2025 0

WTI and Brent crude oil prices have spent the past week drifting lower following a very strong start to the year that saw prices gain more than USD 10.00 on a combination of an exceptional cold winter temporarily lifting demand for heating fuels and diesel and, not least, the latest rounds of US sanctions on […]

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Gold Prices Reach One-Month High – Century Financial

News Desk 1 16/01/2025 0

Oil extended a powerful, early-year advance on mounting concerns about risks to global supplies, and as commercial crude inventories in the US posted their longest run of declines since 2021. Brent crude has rallied 10% since the start of the year, helped by a cold weather fanning demand, the fall in US inventories, and multiple […]

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Bitcoin Stabilizes After 2024 Surge as Traders Weigh Regulatory Concerns and Slower Rate Cuts – Century Financial

News Desk 1 02/01/2025 0

Oil prices experienced an uptick on Thursday following the release of data indicating a decline in U.S. oil inventories last week. Traders, however, remained cautious as they contemplated the market outlook for the upcoming year. The American Petroleum Institute (API) reported on Tuesday that U.S. oil inventories dropped by 1.4 million barrels last week. Such […]

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Crude Oil and Bitcoin Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Crypto Optimism – Century Financial

News Desk 1 20/11/2024 0

Crude oil futures in European morning hours Wednesday were climbing higher as the escalating geopolitical situation around Russia continued to dominate. Moscow has threatened to respond after Ukraine fired a US long-range missile into Russian territory, coming after the Biden administration lifted restrictions on their use. The Kremlin also announced a change in its

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What Could Make the Trump Presidency Mostly Bearish for Crude Oil?

News Desk 2 26/07/2024

Mohamed Hashad, Chief Market Strategist, Noor Capital A second Donald Trump presidency after the election on November 5th would be generally negative for the oil market, albeit it would probably have a limited impact. Even while Trump seems to have a more pro-oil and gas agenda than a Democratic contender, it would take a year […]

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Three factors behind soaring oil prices

News Desk 2 29/05/2024

Crude oil prices saw a noticeable surge, with the price of West Texas Intermediate crude exceeding the $80 per barrel barrier, Brent oil rose to more than $84.19 per barrel, while energy markets are closely watching recent developments in particular OPEC and its allies’ actions within the framework of OPEC +, In this comprehensive analysis, […]

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Crude oil prices rose to nearly 12-week high – Saxo Bank MENA Weekly Market Report

News Desk 1 29/01/2024

Summary: US PCE inflation data for December continued to support the notion of a disinflation trend. Despite reaching an intra-day record high at 4,907, the S&P 500 pulled back, closing the Friday session at 4,891, down 0.1%, primarily due to weakness in the information technology sector. The Nasdaq 100 declined by 0.6%, with Intel having […]

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Crude Oil Price to Fly in 2024?

News Desk 1 21/01/2024

While the Ukrainian-Russian conflict is starting to slow down, causing less pressure on oil and gas prices, the events following October 7th have stirred things up again in the Middle East, especially with Houthis in Yemen keeping a tight hold on the Red Sea and the escalation of “Operation Prosperity Guardian”. Real concerns about these […]