U.S. Drilling Rigs Tick Higher for First Gain in Four Weeks, Baker Hughes Says
Is the commodity bull market ignited? The specter of inflation will probably not easily let go of the Federal Reserve
The commodity index hit a new high during the year, posing a serious threat to Federal Reserve Chairman Powell's efforts to fight inflation.
Hedge fund bulls left the oil market and sold at the fastest speed in over a year!
As geopolitical risk premiums weakened and the market showed signs of sufficient supply, fund managers' long crude oil positions fell the fastest since March 2023 last week.
UBS: OPEC+ is expected to extend the production reduction agreement for at least 3 months, and oil will rise to $91 in June
OPEC+ will hold its next meeting on June 1, and UBS expects that the organization will agree to extend the voluntary production reduction agreement to maintain the balance of the oil market.
Oil Set to Eke Out Weekly Gain as Supply and Inflation Set Tone
Oil headed for a modest weekly gain as futures stayed in a narrow range, with the outlook for supply and inflation in focus.
U.S. Crude Oil, Natgas Post Back-to-back Gains on Supply Data, Rate Cut Hopes
Oil Prices Steady, Set for Mild Weekly Gains Amid Demand Hopes
Trump's victory will allegedly push to reshape the IEA and shift its focus to fossil fuels
① According to media reports, if Trump enters the White House again, he may push for a change in the director general of the International Energy Agency (IEA) to return the agency's focus to fossil fuels rather than climate change; ② As governments have set energy transition goals one after another, the IEA has now expanded its focus from oil and gas supply to clean energy.
The “God of Crude Oil Trading” backed Cocoa across borders, threatening that the price might soar to more than 20,000 US dollars!
Star trader Andurrand continues to be optimistic about cocoa, and also shared his views on crude oil and copper.
Oil Prices Pull Back as Post-CPI Relief Rally Runs Out of Steam
Oil futures edged lower Thursday, losing ground after a relief rally sparked by data showing a slowdown in key U.S. inflation data ran out of steam.
The trigger for the decline in the oil market? Diesel weakness has become a new focus!
Energy economists say the weakness of diesel is becoming more structural due to the increasing role of renewable diesel.
Oil Turns Higher as U.S. Inflation Cools, Crude Stocks Drop More Than Expected
[Crude oil market closing] Inflation data strengthens expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates. The Canadian wildfires caused a supply crisis, and the rebound in oil prices responded
The market balance is bullish with the US economy and crude oil storage data and the International Energy Agency's forecast of a weak global economy, leading to an increase in oil demand. Meanwhile, a fire broke out in the major Canadian oil town, causing the market to worry about crude oil supply. Oil prices rose nearly 1% from a two-month low on the previous trading day.
Crude Inventory Decreased by 2.5M Barrels for Week Ended May 10 - EIA
EIA crude oil inventories fell beyond expectations! Decreased by 2.508 million barrels month-on-month
According to the EIA report, for the week ending May 10, US commercial crude oil inventories excluding strategic reserves fell by 2.508 million barrels to 457 million barrels, a decrease of 0.55%, which was higher than market expectations.
Energy consulting firm Rystad Energy: Gasoline demand will reach a new high since 2019 this summer
Energy consulting firm Rystad Energy said that despite recent signs of market weakness, global demand for gasoline will remain strong this summer, and consumption is expected to reach the highest level before the pandemic.
The IEA lowered its 2024 oil demand growth forecast to only half of what OPEC expected!
The International Energy Agency (IEA) lowered its forecast for oil demand growth in 2024 on Wednesday (May 14), further widening the agency's differences of opinion with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries OPEC (OPEC) on the outlook for global oil demand this year.
The IEA “sings the opposite” with most of its peers: global oil demand growth is expected to continue to weaken!
The Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) released its latest monthly crude oil market report on Wednesday. The agency said that due to the economic slowdown and mild European weather, the outlook for global oil demand growth continues to weaken this year.
Global Oil Demand Growth Outlook Continues to Soften, IEA Says
The outlook for global oil demand growth this year continues to soften amid an economic slowdown and mild weather in Europe, the International Energy Agency said.
Oil Advances With Supply in Focus as US Stockpiles Seen Lower
Oil advanced after an industry report showed shrinking US stockpiles, and traders looked ahead to a report from the International Energy Agency that may shed light on market balances into the second half.