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(Reuters) – Oil steadied on Tuesday after the previous day’s drop as Israel-Hamas talks offered hopes of a ceasefire even as Red Sea attacks continued, while investors awaited signals on U.S. interest rates ahead of a key meeting on Wednesday. Brent crude futures rose 27 cents, or 0.3%, to $88.67 a barrel at 0830 GMT, …
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Dave Duttlinger stands next to land he leased to Dunns Bridge Solar LLC, Wheatfield, Indiana. April 5, 2024. REUTERS/Jim Vondruska (Reuters) – Dave Duttlinger’s first thought when he saw a dense band of yellowish-brown dust smearing the sky above his Indiana farm was: I warned them this would happen. About 445 acres of his fields …
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(Reuters) – Oil prices settled higher on Friday, garnering support from tensions in the Middle East, but a strong dollar and U.S. inflation data quashed hopes that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates soon, giving prices a ceiling. Brent crude futures settled up 49 cents, or 0.55%, to $89.50 a barrel. U.S. West Texas …
Oil Settles Higher on Supply Concerns in the Mideast, Economic Woes Subdue Gains Read More »
U.S. energy firms this week cut five oil rigs, the biggest weekly drop since November, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday.Meanwhile, the oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by six to 613 in the week to April 26, the lowest since February …
U.S. Drillers Cut Most Oil Rigs in a Week Since November – Baker Hughes Read More »
FTC recently sued to block Tapestry’s high-end handbag deal Lawmakers called for more scrutiny of oil deals in March Exxon Mobil Corp. expects US antitrust regulators to approve its $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources Co. by the end of June despite increased government scrutiny of corporate mergers. “We continue to expect the deal is going to …
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(Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Friday, on track to end higher this week after two straight weeks of losses, after a top U.S. official expressed optimism over economic growth and as supply concerns lingered due to conflicts in the Middle East. Brent crude futures gained 19 cents, or 0.2%, to $89.20 a barrel at …
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Summary Prices down after jumping $1 on strong euro zone PMI data U.S. Senate to take up aid package with Iran oil sanctions Political backdrop fraught with many risks: ANZ April 23 (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Tuesday after a short-lived boost from stronger economic data out of Europe as the market weighed the …
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Brent settles near $87 a barrel after earlier surge above $90 Flurry of options trades signal urge to protect against spikes Oil eked out a meager gain after Iranian media appeared to downplay the effect of Israeli strikes, lowering the geopolitical risk premium for crude. Global benchmark Brent earlier soared more than $3, popping above $90 a …
Oil Ekes Out Gain After Iran’s Muted Response to Israel Strike Read More »
U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for the first time in five weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by 2 to 619 in the week to April 19. Despite …
U.S. Drillers Add Oil and Gas Rigs for First Time in Five Weeks – Baker Hughes Read More »
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% on Thursday on forecasts for cooler weather and more demand next week than previously expected and with an increase in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants, including Freeport LNG. That price rise also came ahead of a federal storage report expected to …
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