Brent oil edges toward $70 with improving fuel demand outlook
Brent oil edged toward $70 a barrel with optimism building about the demand outlook in key regions such as the U.S., even as the coronavirus makes a comeback in parts of Asia.
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OPEC+ inaction could lead to 200 million barrel surplus next year, Rystad says
Oil markets could be saturated with millions of surplus barrels if OPEC+ fails to agree an extension to current production cuts, according to analysis from Rystad Energy.
Brent oil edges above $45 on signs of slowing U.S. Covid cases
Oil edged higher as markets in Europe and Asia advanced on signs that the surge in coronavirus cases in the southern U.S. is slowing.
Brent ends historic week for oil on the up
Brent crude had edged up just over 1% to $21.55 a barrel by the London market close today, making it three days of gains on the trot in a historic week for oil prices.
Good day for Brent oil and the FTSE 100
The price of Brent crude has continued to recover today after the oil price rout of earlier this week.
Brent oil and FTSE 100 both enjoy market bounce
Brent oil enjoyed a better day on the markets on Wednesday despite warnings a barrel of the crude may become “cheaper than a latte”.
Oil hovers close to $52 as OPEC touts record compliance, rig count drops
Oil traded near $52 a barrel as OPEC reported record compliance with pledged production cuts and U.S. drilling slowed again.
Brent oil extends drop as Iran spurns production freeze accord
Brentdropped for a second day as Russia signaled Iran won’t join major producers in freezing output to manage a global glut.