WTI Crude Oil Edges Higher on US-China Trade Optimism and Supply Risk Concerns
Oil costs edged up a bit at the start of the week in Asia trading hours; WTI traded around $61.45 a barrel. Positive signs are emerging for crude oil as a result of optimism about trade negotiations between the United States and China and the prospect of a stronger global economy. Talks between the nations […]
WTI Elevates to Two-Week High Above $60 as US Sanctions Russian Oil Companies
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices, in particular, have surged to about $60.10 by Thursday morning in Asia, the highest level in nearly fourteen days. This boost followed fresh US penalties against key Russian oil firms, which led many to believe worldwide oil supplies would shrink. Reuters reported that the Trump team sanctioned Lukoil and […]
WTI holds above $65.00, trades near three-week highs amid pressure on Russian oil
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude extended its rally for the fourth straight session on Friday, hovering around $65.10 per barrel during Asian trading. Prices touched a near three-week high as supply concerns deepened, fueled by escalating pressure on Russian oil linked to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. US President Donald Trump urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip […]
WTI holds above $62 as OPEC+ eases pace of output hikes
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil edged higher in early Asian trading on Tuesday, hovering near $62.15. The upside came after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) signaled a slower pace of production growth in the coming months. The alliance, led by Saudi Arabia, agreed to lift output by 137,000 barrels […]
WTI edges higher toward $64.00 on Fed cut hopes and Russia-Ukraine supply risks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil traded around $63.95 in early European hours on Monday, recovering some losses as optimism over a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut balanced pressure from fresh US tariffs on Indian imports. Market participants now await the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) weekly crude oil stock, due Tuesday, for further direction. Despite […]
WTI slips below $63.50 as summer demand fades
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is trading near $63.40 per barrel in Thursday’s Asian session, paring back gains from the previous day. Oil prices eased as traders assessed softening United State fuel demand with the summer driving season nearing its end. The latest US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data showed crude inventories fell by 2.39 […]
WTI steadies near $63.50 as Russia-Ukraine peace prospects dim
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil traded flat on Friday, hovering around $63.40 during Asian hours, after two consecutive days of gains. Prices remained steady as optimism over an immediate Russia-Ukraine peace settlement continued to fade, keeping risk premiums intact. According to Reuters, analysts at ING noted, “It’s proving difficult to arrange a Putin-Zelenskyy summit, […]
WTI Slips Toward $62.00 Amid Hopes for Ukraine Peace Talks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices softened in early Asian trading on Wednesday, drifting to around $62.05. The pullback comes as optimism grows over potential peace talks aimed at ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, following discussions between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Market participants anticipate that any agreement to legitimize […]
WTI Falls Toward $62.00 on Rising Oversupply Fears
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slipped to around $62.15 during early Asian trading on Wednesday, marking its lowest level in nearly two months. The decline comes amid an unexpected build in US crude inventories and a bearish oversupply outlook from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed crude […]
WTI Crude Bounces Back Above $64 on Inventory Drop and Hopes of US-Russia Talks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Thursday, climbing back above the $64.00 mark after a five-day losing streak. The rebound is supported by a larger-than-expected drawdown in US crude inventories and speculation about possible talks between the US and Russia amid escalating geopolitical tensions. As of writing, […]
WTI Crude Rises Toward $65 as US-EU Finalize 15% Tariff Agreement
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is trading near $64.90 during Monday’s Asian session, gaining traction as markets respond to the newly confirmed trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. The deal, which introduces a 15% tariff on traded goods, is set to take effect on August 1—just ahead of President Joe […]
WTI Drops Below $65.50 as Demand Fears Weigh on Oil Markets
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slipped to around $65.40 during early Asian trading on Wednesday, as renewed concerns over global oil demand and trade tensions put pressure on prices. The latest decline comes amid mounting anxiety over US President Trump’s tariff strategy, which investors fear could dampen global economic growth and reduce fuel consumption. Markets […]
WTI Crude Oil Struggles Near $72.00, 100-Day SMA Holds as Key Support
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices fell from a one-week high on Tuesday, attracting sellers for the second straight session. The commodity trades at $72.00, barely above last week’s one-month low and close to the important 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) support. US Tariff Delay Weighs on Oil Prices US President Donald Trump has […]
WTI Drops Toward $74.00 as Trump Pressures OPEC to Lower Oil Prices
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, trades near $74.10 on Friday, continuing its downward trend after US President Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to reduce oil prices. Uncertainty surrounding Trump’s proposed tariffs and energy policies adds to the pressure on WTI. Speaking at […]
WTI Steadies Above $68.50 Amid Surprise Crude Draw and Ceasefire Developments
WTI Steadies Above $68.50 Amid Surprise Crude Draw and Ceasefire Developments West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $68.65 as of Wednesday. The price remains stable, supported by an unexpected draw in US crude inventories, which offsets the potential bearish impact of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. Trading […]
WTI Slips to Near $68.00 on Disappointment Over Chinese Stimulus, Stronger US Dollar
WTI Slips to Near $68.00 on Disappointment Over Chinese Stimulus, Stronger US Dollar West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, trades around $68.00 on Tuesday as it faces downward pressure from concerns about trade tensions and weak demand growth in China. Fears are mounting that the Trump administration’s plans for new tariffs could […]
WTI Declines to $71.50 as Stronger US Dollar Pressures Oil Prices
WTI Declines to $71.50 as Stronger US Dollar Pressures Oil Prices West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is trading around $71.45 on Thursday, edging lower due to the rise in the US Dollar (USD) following Republican candidate Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election. The stronger USD has put downward pressure on USD-denominated commodities, […]
WTI Drops Near $67.50 as Middle East Risk Premium Eases
WTI Drops Near $67.50 as Middle East Risk Premium Eases West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $67.55 on Tuesday, with prices falling as concerns over a major Middle Eastern conflict diminish. This decline follows Israel’s recent military strikes on Iran’s installations, which avoided oil or nuclear sites, signaling limited […]