Once again a large price swing is being negated this morning as markets are driven by headlines rather than fundamentals. Crude oil is trading at $56.76, down 96 cents (-1.7%) from Friday’s close. Fuel prices are taking a hit as well. Diesel prices are trading at $1.9018, down 4.6 cents (-2.4%). Gasoline prices are currently […]
Tired of the oil market rumor mill? Heard too much about China and OPEC? We feel you. Oil prices have been balanced within the $50-$60 range for months now, constantly driven one way or another by speculation regarding US-China trade and OPEC production targets. Nearly every headline on both issues become irrelevant within a week […]
Friday saw some bumpy trading action for oil markets, with oil prices slipping in the morning before rising again heading into the close. Weakened trade sentiments are weighing on oil this morning. Crude oil is currently trading at $56.45, down 79 cents from Friday’s close. Fuel prices are sinking lower as well after small losses […]
After rising to the highest point since September yesterday, crude markets retreated while retaining 80-cent gains. Today, those gains have been shed. Crude oil is currently trading at $56.17, down 98 cents (1.7%) from Thursday’s close. Fuel prices are down as well, with diesel leading the complex lower. Diesel prices are trading at $1.8795 this […]
Oil prices are continuing their upward trend this morning after gains weakened yesterday afternoon. Although prices launched nearly a dollar higher at points in the day, crude closed just 30 cents higher at the end of yesterday’s session. Today, crude oil is trading at $56.94, up 40 cents. Fuel prices also saw moderate gains yesterday, […]
Oil prices fell yesterday following comments from Russia regarding future OPEC cuts. Still, positive sentiments on interest rates are buoying the market, providing a bit of support to cushion the drop. The Fed is expected to cut interest rates this week, lifting equity markets to near-record levels. Crude oil is currently trading at $54.83, down […]
Oil prices are trading flat this morning after impressive gains to end last week. Oil prices saw the largest leap since the Saudi oil attack in September, demonstrating the power of positive trade news and low inventory concerns. Crude oil is currently trading at $56.64, unchanged from Friday’s close. Fuel prices are also mixed/flat. Diesel […]
Markets are trending sideways to lower this morning following yesterday’s continued gain for oil markets. Although prices began the day on weak economic data yesterday, the market could not let go of the bullish EIA data. Crude oil is currently trading at $56.10, down 13 cents from yesterday’s close. Fuel prices are remaining in check […]
Yesterday brought yet another day closing within a dollar of $53/bbl, the fourth consecutive close in this range. Thought markets dipped lower yesterday, they are rising once again today. Crude oil is currently trading at $54.53, a gain of $1.22. Fuel is also trading higher this morning. Diesel is trading at $1.9637, up 2.3 cents. […]
Oil prices are reversing last week’s gains amid further deterioration in US trade relations, with both China and the EU. Crude oil is currently trading at $53.36, down 42 cents. Fuel is also down this morning. Diesel is trading at $1.9347, a loss of 1.2 cents. Gasoline is also lower, trading at $1.6059, down 1.7 […]
