Due to technical difficulties there will be no commentary today
Due to technical difficulties there will be no commentary today
Crude oil prices rose today hitting five month highs as producers continue to shut Gulf Coast production.
Crude prices rose today as double trouble storms head for the Gulf. Oil producers had shut 58% of the Gulf’s offshore oil production and 45% of natural gas production on Sunday in anticipation.
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Oil prices fell today on continued demand concerns as the overall economic recovery in Europe is beginning to dwindle.
“While oil-market fundamentals may have started to normalize, much of the progress comes from the supply side, while demand continues to disappoint,”
Prices rose very slightly on positive inventory numbers, overshadowing demand worries. Crude stocks had a draw of 1.63MM/bbls vs a forecasted draw -2.74 MM/bbls as exports decreased 1MM/bpd.
“There are still ongoing concerns about COVID and there are continuing concerns about the lack of a deal in Congress for stimulus
China plans to boost US crude imports, even though they had been falling short of targets. Chinese state-owned oil firms have tentatively booked tankers to transport at least 20 million barrels of U.S. crude for August and September.
North America rig count moved higher and is up 4 rigs week over week. Canada gaining 7 rigs week over week and Canada’s overall rig count rose this to 54 active rigs.