Category: Crude Oil

U.S CPI Hiked by 0.6% in August – September Report

The Bureau of Labor Statistics published today its latest report of the U.S CPI for August 2012. According to the recent update, the consumer price index rose by 0.6% after it had remained flat for the previous two consecutive months;…

U.S PPI Rose by 1.7% in August – September Report

According to the latest producer price index monthly report, which came out today, the PPI for finished goods rose by 1.7% in August compared with July’s index. This report serves as an indicator for the developments in the U.S core…

OPEC’s Oil Production Slightly Rose in August 2012

According to the recent September prepared by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries regarding the latest developments in the crude oil market for August, the OPEC oil production increased during August compared with July’s oil production levels. OPEC’s crude…

Crude Oil Prices – Weekly Outlook September 10-14

Throughout last week, crude oil prices didn’t do much as both WTI and Brent oil slightly declined.  The difference between Brent and WTI also declined. In regards to the recent weather conditions, Hurricane Leslie was downgraded to a tropical storm…

Weekly Outlook of Financial Markets for September 10-14

During the previous week, the prices of commodities rose mainly on Friday following U.S employment that showed a fewer jobs were added during August than many had anticipated. This news may have contributed to the renewed expectations of another QE…