Petroleum Daily Report 12-24-2024

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, rebounding from Monday’s losses amid a brighter short-term market outlook and thinning holiday trade. Brent crude climbed 88 cents (1.2%) to $73.51 a barrel, while WTI increased 91 cents (1.3%) to $70.15. Analysts attributed the gains to expectations of steady prices during the holiday season and potential supply disruptions leading […]

Petroleum Daily Report 12-23-2024

Oil prices dipped on Monday in light holiday trade amid concerns over a potential supply surplus in 2024 and a strengthening dollar. Brent crude fell 31 cents (0.43%) to $72.63 a barrel, while WTI dropped 22 cents (0.32%) to $69.24. Last week, Brent and WTI lost 2.1% and 2.6%, respectively, as the Federal Reserve signaled […]

PFL Railcar Report 12-23-2024

“A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.” – Bruce Lee Jobs Update Stocks closed higher on Friday of last week, but lower week over week Wall Street suffered its worst weekly loss in just over a month on Friday as market participants received […]

Petroleum Daily Report 12-20-2024

Oil prices held steady on Friday, with Brent crude rising 6 cents (0.08%) to $72.94 per barrel, and WTI gaining 8 cents (0.12%) to $69.46. Both benchmarks finished the week down about 2.5%. Cooling U.S. inflation supported expectations for rate cuts, weakening the dollar and boosting oil demand prospects. However, concerns lingered about China’s weakening […]

Petroleum Daily Report 12-19-2024

Oil prices dropped on Thursday, with Brent crude falling 51 cents (0.7%) to close at $72.88 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for January delivery declined 67 cents (1%) to $69.91 before expiration. The February WTI contract, which saw more activity, settled 64 cents lower at $69.38. The decline followed cautious remarks from […]

Petroleum Daily Report 12-18-2024

Oil prices rose modestly on Wednesday following a drop in U.S. crude inventories and an expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Brent crude closed up 20 cents (0.27%) at $73.39 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 50 cents (0.71%) to settle at $70.58. However, both benchmarks retreated from session highs, […]

Petroleum Daily Report 12-17-2024

Oil futures slipped on Monday, retreating from multi-week highs due to weaker-than-expected consumer spending in China and investor caution ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Brent crude fell 58 cents (0.8%) to settle at $73.91 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped 58 cents (0.8%) to $70.71. Both benchmarks had […]

Petroleum Daily Report 12-16-2024

Oil futures slipped on Monday, retreating from multi-week highs due to weaker-than-expected consumer spending in China and investor caution ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Brent crude fell 58 cents (0.8%) to settle at $73.91 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped 58 cents (0.8%) to $70.71. Both benchmarks had […]