Author: David Cohen

Oil and financial markets were hit hard today in another risk off day brought on by fears of new lockdowns globally.

Oil and nat gas prices fell today, as Covid market jitters hurt financial markets across the board.

Oil prices rose today, coming off of yesterday’s bullish inventory report as the market tries to wrap its head around the Feds next move.

The EIA data was very strong across all elements, record implied oil demand, large draw of crude and oil products,

Oil prices fell as the IEA stated that the global oil market has returned to a surplus as some countries tightened restrictions in an effort to get ahead of the omicron variant.

Oil prices traded down today, as Covid fears continue to weigh on markets. China is battling a new wave in a major manufacturing area.

Oil had its biggest weekly gain since August this week, the first in seven weeks as prices rebounded from the Omicron rout.

Oil prices settled lower today, as other risky markets tumbled with some chaos in Chinese markets. Two major Chinese developers officially defaulted on offshore bonds, a move that the market had largely anticipated.

U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.56, or 3.7%, to close at $72.05 per barrel, building on a 4.9% per cent gain the previous session.

U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.56, or 3.7%, to close at $72.05 per barrel, building on a 4.9% per cent gain the previous session.