Tag: Oil Prices

How Will the Brent-WTI Spread Impact Oil Refiners?

Last week, the premium of Brent over WTI dropped to its lowest level in months. This recent fall is part of a downward trend that could have a negative effect on oil refineries including Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) and Marathon Petroleum…

Will Gas Prices Keep Rising?

The rise in the price of oil (WTI) has also pressured up gasoline prices. They are currently around the $3.5 per gallon markĀ . Despite the recent rally of gasoline prices, they are likely to come down in the coming months.…

Financial Market Forecast for March 24-28

The commodities markets mostly cooled down including natural gas and precious metal; in the forex market the Euro and Aussie dollar depreciated against the USD. This week several reports will be released and may affect commodities, equities and forex markets;…

Financial Market Forecast for February 24-28

The commodities markets continued to recover last week; in the forex market the Euro slightly appreciated against the USD. This week several reports will come out and may affect commodities, equities and forex markets; these include: EU economic outlook, U.S…

Financial Markets Forecast for January 27-31

The forex and commodities markets demonstrated high volatility during the past week This week several reports will be released and may affect commodities, equities and forex markets; these include: FOMC meeting, U.S new and pending home sales, U.S GDP for…

Oil Weekly Outlook for December 2-6

oil market tight loose oil price December 2-6

Oil price (WTI and Brent) slipped last week: WTI declined by 2.24%; Brent oil, by 1.22%. As a result, the gap of Brent oil over WTI widened again: The premium ranged between $19.01 and $16.91 – the highest range in…

Oil Weekly Outlook for November 25-29

Oil price (WTI and Brent) rallied last week: WTI rose by 1.07%; Brent oil increased by 2.3%. As a result, the gap of Brent oil over WTI widened again: The premium ranged between $13.58 and $16.21 – the highest range…

Oil Weekly Outlook for November 18-22

Oil price (WTI) slipped again last week, while Brent oil rallied: WTI inched down by 0.80%; Brent oil sharply rose by 3.26%. As a result, the gap of Brent oil over WTI expanded: The premium ranged between $11.26 and $14.78…

Oil Weekly Outlook for November 11-15

oil market tight loose oil price November 11-15

Oil prices (WTI and Brent) slightly declined last week: WTI inched down by 0.01%; Brent oil, by 0.75%. As a result, the gap of Brent oil over WTI contracted: The premium ranged between $9.26 and $11.96. Last week, the EIA’s…

Oil Price Forecast for November 4-8

oil market tight loose oil price November 4-8

Oil prices (WTI and Brent) continued to fall during last week: WTI decreased by 3.31%; Brent oil, by 0.95%. As a result, the gap of Brent oil over WTI further widened: The premium ranged between $10.81 and $13.09. Last week,…