Oil prices fell today to settle at a three week low on a rising US dollar. The federal reserve met today, keeping the interest rates the same as expected. They did, however, keep the door open for future rate hikes noting the strength of the US economy. Today’s settlement was the lowest since October 6th […]
Petroleum Daily Report 10-31-2023
Oil prices dipped today in another choppy session as some of the war fears have continued to fizzle despite an ongoing ground operation in Gaza. “We’ve taken some of the war premium out of the prices,” said Phil Flynn, analyst at Price Futures Group. Investors, however, are still weary that the conflict could escalate to […]
Petroleum Daily Report 10-30-2023
Oil prices fell today as fears of tension in the Middle East eased a little today. Crude jumped 3% on Friday after Israel stepped up ground incursions into Gaza, stoking worries the conflict could expand in a region that accounts for a third of global oil output. However, that concern was fading on Monday, analysts […]
Petroleum Daily Report 10-27-2023
Oil prices rose closed out the week with a strong session today as worries of middle east tensions were front and center again. Both contracts however closed lower week over week. Brent’s premium over WTI rose to its highest since March, making it more attractive for energy firms to send ships to the U.S. to […]
Petroleum Daily Report 10-26-2023
Oil prices fell today as tensions in the middle east simmered down, although the conflict is far from over. “The market is on edge,” said Price Futures analyst Phil Flynn. “It’s critical to understand that we’re one headline away from a big rally in the market. “Worries about the broader global economy also weighed on […]
Petroleum Daily Report 10-25-2023
Oil prices rose about 2% today despite a rise in crude inventories. Middle east tensions continue to capture headlines but gains are capped by gloomy economic prospects both here and abroad. US crude inventories rose by 1.4MM/bbls, exceeding the forecasted rise of 240K/bbls. The EIA data “is more bearish because it’s a big switch from […]
Petroleum Daily Report 10-24-2023
Oil prices fell on Tuesday for the third straight session after bad economic data out of the Euro zone and Britian weighed on prices. Signs are pointing to a recession in the block and data of a Germany is indicating a recession is already underway. “There is definitely a dialogue on about the global economy […]
Petroleum Daily Report 10-23-2023
Oil prices fell today as diplomatic efforts in the Middle East intensify aiming to contain the conflict. Aid convoys have begun to arrive in Gaza and as of yet the Israelis have not begun a ground incursion. “The imminent risk to supply seems to have gone down,” said Phil Flynn, analyst at Price Futures Group. […]
Petroleum Daily Report 10-20-2023
Oil prices were lower today on hopes of de-escalation of the middle east conflict. Hamas’ armed wing released two US hostages from Gaza. “The report took some of the risk premium out of the market,” said Phil Flynn, analyst at Price Futures Group. “The market went from starting the day with little hope and went […]
Petroleum Daily Report 10-19-2023
Oil prices settled higher today as traders remained nervous that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza could escalate to a regional conflict. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told troops gathered at the Gaza border that they would soon see the Palestinian enclave “from inside,” suggesting an expected ground invasion could be nearing. U.S. West Texas Intermediate […]