Category: Oil

Oil Rises on China Stimulus Expectations, Weaker Dollar

LONDON—Oil prices rose on Tuesday on expectations of potential economic stimulus by China, healthy demand in the rest of Asia, and a drop in U.S. crude stockpiles. Brent crude futures rose 63 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $84.81 a barrel at 0840 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures gained 68 cents, or 0.9 percent,…


Oil Steadies as Tighter Supply Balances Growth Concerns

LONDON—Oil steadied on Monday, after rising for three straight weeks, as looming supply cuts from Saudi Arabia and other OPEC+ producers balanced concern about weakening global growth that may dampen fuel demand. Crude last week jumped more than 6 percent, a third weekly gain, after OPEC+, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and…


Oil Heads for 3rd Weekly Gain After Shock OPEC+ Cuts

LONDON—Oil remained on track for weekly gains on Thursday, with further production cuts targeted by OPEC+ and a drop in U.S. oil inventories overshadowing fears over global economic growth. Brent and U.S. crude have both gained more than 6 percent this week, heading for a third weekly gain after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting…


Biden Administration Downplays Effect of Surprise OPEC+ Production Cuts

The Biden administration downplayed the effect of the surprise decision by OPEC+ to continue production cuts, insisting that the situation is different than last year. This response contrasts the administration’s stance in October of last year when President Joe Biden threatened consequences for Saudi Arabia after the OPEC+ cut. The administration’s current response was outlined…


Oil Prices Stable as Economic Fears Balance OPEC+ Cuts

LONDON—Oil prices were stable on Wednesday, as the market weighed gloomy economic prospects against expectations of U.S. crude inventory declines and OPEC’s voluntary output cuts announcement. Brent crude futures gained 22 cents, or 0.26 percent, to $85.16 a barrel by 0747 GMT. West Texas Intermediate U.S. crude was up 12 cents, or 0.15 percent, to…


Oil Extends Gains on OPEC+ Surprise Cuts

LONDON—Oil prices rose on Tuesday after OPEC+ plans to cut more production jolted markets the previous day, with investors’ attention shifting to demand trends and the impact of higher prices on the global economy. Brent crude futures were up 43 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $85.36 a barrel by 0925 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate…


Dollar Gains as Surprise OPEC+ Cut Adds to Inflation Conundrum

SINGAPORE/LONDON—The dollar rose against other major currencies on Monday as fears over inflation resurfaced after a surprise announcement by major oil producers to cut production targets further, with traders wagering the Federal Reserve may need to increase interest rates again at its next meeting. The announcement on Sunday by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting…


OPEC+ Pledges Major Oil Output Cuts From May to Year-End

Saudi Arabia and other members of the oil-producing group OPEC+ announced Sunday that they will be cutting their output by about 1.15 million barrels per day (bpd), a move expected to cause an immediate rise in prices. According to its state news agency, Saudi Arabia will voluntarily cut its oil production by 500,000 bpd from…


OPEC+ Pledges Major Oil Output Cuts From May to Year’s End

Saudi Arabia and other members of the oil-producing group OPEC+ announced on April 2 that they will be cutting their output by about 1.15 million barrels per day (bpd), a move expected to cause an immediate rise in prices. According to its state news agency, Saudi Arabia will voluntarily cut its oil production by 500,000…


Oil Dips, Set for Monthly Drop, Ahead of Key US Inflation Data

LONDON—Oil prices dipped on Friday, with benchmarks heading for their weakest monthly performances since November, ahead of key U.S. inflation data which could give clues on future interest rate moves and the strength of the dollar. Brent futures, which have risen nearly 5 percent this week, were down 63 cents, or 0.8 percent, at $78.64…