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Summary • Chinese economic frailties heighten hopes of further stimulus • Federal Reserve interest rate policy also in focus • Colder weather in Europe, U.S. to boost oil demand (Reuters) – Oil prices fell slightly on Friday but remained poised for weekly gains after closing at their highest in more than two months in the …
Oil Set for Weekly Gains as Market Eyes Chinese Policy Support Read More »
Summary • Weaker than expected Chinese data raises hopes of further stimulus • Volumes remain thin on first trading day of the year • Investors await US manufacturing data and oil inventories (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Thursday as investors returned for the first trading day of the new year with an optimistic eye …
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Reuters – Oil prices were on track to end 2024 with a second consecutive year of losses, although they rose on the day on Tuesday after data showed China’s manufacturing activity expanded in December. Brent crude futures rose by 54 cents, or 0.73%, to $74.53 a barrel as of 1107 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate …
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by Maureen McCall It’s generally accepted that the launch of Artificial Intelligence (AI) occurred at Dartmouth College in a 1956 AI workshop that brought together leading thinkers in computer science, and information theory to map out future paths for investigation. Workshop participants John McCarthy, Marvin Minsky, Nathaniel Rochester and Claude E. Shannon coined …
U.S. energy firms this week operated the same number of oil and natural gas rigs for third week in a row, 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, was unchanged at 589 in the week to Dec. …
U.S. Drillers Keep oil and Natgas Rigs Unchanged for Third Week – Baker Hughes Read More »
(Reuters) – New York state will fine fossil fuel companies a total of $75 billion over the next 25 years to pay for damage caused to the climate under a bill Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law on Thursday. The law is intended to shift some of the recovery and adaptation costs of climate change …
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Summary • API shows US crude stocks fall 3.2 million barrels, sources say • China to ramp up fiscal support for consumption next year • World Bank raises China’s GDP forecast for 2024, 2025 • Coming up: EIA supply report on Friday (Reuters) – Oil edged higher on Thursday in thin holiday trade driven by …
Oil Edges Up on China Stimulus Hopes, US Inventory Drop Read More »
(Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Tuesday, reversing the prior session’s losses, buoyed by a slightly positive market outlook for the short term, despite thin trade ahead of the Christmas holiday. Brent crude futures were up 36 cents, or 0.5%, at $72.9 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 34 cents, also …
Summary • Renewed hope on rate cuts after a benign inflation reading • Market surplus to drag down oil prices in 2025 (Reuters) – Oil prices stabilised on Monday after losses last week as lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data offset investors’ concerns about a supply surplus next year. Brent crude futures were down by 17 cents, …
Oil Prices Stable on Monday as Data Offsets Surplus Concerns Read More »
Summary • Benchmark prices ease 2.5% for the week • Dollar on track for third consecutive week of gains • Fed policymakers prepare ground for rate-cut pause in 2025 • Sinopec says China’s crude imports may peak next year • Trump warns EU on tariffs if bloc doesn’t buy more US oil, gas (Reuters) – …
Oil Steady as Markets Weigh Fed Rate Cut Expectations, Chinese Demand Read More »
