### Summary
Oil prices rose in Asian trade, unfazed by China's disappointing interest rate cut, as the prospect of tighter supplies supported the outlook.
### Facts
- 💰 Oil prices rose in Asian trade, shrugging off China's interest rate cut.
- 🛢️ Concerns over slowing demand in China and rising US interest rates had driven steep losses in crude prices.
- 📉 China cut its one-year loan prime rate by 10 basis points to 3.45%, disappointing market forecasts for a larger cut.
- 🏢 Lack of changes in the mortgage rate raised concerns over a worsening real estate crisis in China.
- 🌍 Deep production cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia are expected to limit crude supplies by nearly 70 million barrels over 45 days.
- 🇺🇸 Robust fuel consumption in the US, particularly during the summer season, pointed to tighter markets.
- 📈 Analysts expect oil prices to remain relatively higher for the rest of the year, despite the prospect of higher interest rates affecting US demand.
Oil prices rise as global supply tightens due to lower exports from Saudi Arabia and Russia, offsetting concerns about global demand growth amid high interest rates.
Oil prices rose in Asian trade, despite a disappointing interest rate cut from China, due to the prospect of tighter supplies supporting the outlook.
Oil prices dipped due to the possibility of Iraqi exports resuming and concerns over China's weakening economy impacting demand.
Crude oil prices continue to decline due to concerns about demand in China and the United States, despite positive news of production cuts and high global oil demand; technical charts indicate the possibility of further short-term losses.
Oil prices dipped in early Asian trade due to weak manufacturing data in major economies and concerns about the duration of interest rates staying at current levels, despite a larger-than-expected drop in U.S. crude stocks.
Oil prices fall on weak economic data and anticipation of US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech on interest rates. Concerns about global demand and rising supply, along with disappointing manufacturing data, contribute to the downward pressure on oil prices. Additionally, Iran's oil output is expected to increase and the US is considering easing sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector.
Oil prices fell for the fourth consecutive day, with concerns about China's economic growth and potential interest rate hikes in the US weighing on the market, while the possibility of increased production from Iran and Venezuela added to bearish sentiment.
Oil prices fell as U.S. labor market data indicated tight conditions, potentially leading to further interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve, overshadowing concerns of weakening demand and rising inventories.
Oil prices increase as China takes steps to support its economy, but concerns about global growth, US interest rate hikes, and Chinese manufacturing data persist.
Oil prices slightly decrease as concerns over China's economic growth and potential U.S. interest rate hikes weigh on fuel demand.
Oil prices inched up on Monday as China implemented measures to support its struggling economy, although concerns about economic growth and potential US interest rate hikes continue to weigh on investor sentiment. The move by China to halve stamp duty on stock trading and the soft-landing scenario for the US economy helped boost oil prices, while the possibility of a hurricane hitting Florida could lead to short-term support for the oil price. However, the anticipation of easing sanctions on Iran and Venezuela has weakened the narrative of tightening supply.
Oil prices eased as China's manufacturing activity contracted for the fifth consecutive month, raising concerns about the weak expansion in the world's second-largest economy, while investors await the release of the US personal consumption expenditure report.
Oil prices dipped as concerns over China's slow post-pandemic recovery and weak global economic data outweighed expectations of supply cuts by OPEC+ producers.
Oil prices ease in Asia as concerns over slow demand from China outweigh fears of tighter supply due to output cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia.
Oil prices jumped over 2.5% after OPEC+ members extended supply reductions, with Brent International topping $90 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate hovering above $87 per barrel, as Saudi Arabia announced an extension of its production cut and Russia reduced its exports. Despite slow recovery and increased production, crude futures have rallied more than 25% since late June, with experts predicting prices to continue rising unless a recession occurs. China's demand for petrochemicals has been dampened, but their mobility demand post-lockdowns has offset this.
Oil prices reached a new high for the year after Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed to extend output cuts, reinforcing efforts to support oil prices by the OPEC+ alliance.
The price of oil is surging as Saudi Arabia and Russia cut output, creating a supply deficit that is driving up prices and threatening a fragile global economy with inflation and potential interest rate hikes.
Oil prices continue to rise as OPEC+ supply cuts tighten the market, with Brent crude surpassing $94 a barrel and speculators increasing bullish wagers on Brent and West Texas Intermediate, leading to concerns about inflationary pressures.
Saudi Arabia's energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, stated that the decision to extend crude oil supply cuts with Russia is not about raising prices, but rather about making the right decision at the appropriate time based on data and clarity, as oil prices near $100 per barrel and analysts predict further increases.
Crude oil prices rose as inventories declined and demand from Asia and Europe decreased, threatening higher gas prices in the US and potentially impacting the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions.
Oil prices fell as U.S. interest rate hike expectations outweighed the impact of drawdowns in U.S. crude stockpiles.
Oil prices have risen due to Saudi Arabia's decision to cut back oil production, which has led to higher gasoline and diesel prices, complicating the global fight against inflation and benefiting Russia's economy.
Oil prices rose by about 3% after U.S. crude stocks fell more than expected, causing concerns about supply tightness amid OPEC+ production cuts.
Rising oil prices, driven by production cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia, could have long-term economic repercussions, particularly in developing countries.
Crude oil prices dropped on Thursday after a brief rise, with Brent retreating from reaching $98 per barrel.
Oil prices fell about 2% to a three-week low due to a higher-priced Brent contract expiring, a strengthening U.S. dollar, and concerns about rising crude supplies and pressure on demand from high interest rates.
China's decreased oil demand, coupled with its shift from crude imports to refined product exports and sizable oil inventories, is countering recent crude price surges and playing a significant role in the global oil market.
Summary: Oil prices drop over 2% as a result of a strong U.S. dollar, profit-taking, inflationary concerns, and forecasts of increasing supply, as well as the World Bank's forecast of slower Chinese growth.
The recent oil price rally has been driven by Saudi Arabia and Russia's efforts to cut supply to the global crude market, but China and the West will be eager to bring prices down using all the weapons at their disposal.
The start of October saw oil prices decline due to factors such as a strong dollar, weak economic data from Europe, and the potential for another OPEC+ policy change.
Oil prices fell ahead of an OPEC+ meeting as concerns about high interest rates and a strengthening dollar outweighed expectations of supply tightness.
Oil prices fell due to concerns about demand driven by macroeconomic headwinds, despite pledges from Saudi Arabia and Russia to continue crude output cuts until the end of 2023.
Oil prices fell to their lowest level since September 11th as global financial markets experienced a selloff, despite reassurances from Saudi Arabia and Russia that they will continue output cuts until the end of the year.
Saudi Arabia and Russia have confirmed that they will maintain their oil supply cuts in November, despite the recent rise in oil prices.
Oil prices plummeted and energy stocks fell as Americans reduce their gasoline consumption in response to high prices, with average gas prices hitting $3.79 per gallon, causing concerns about slower economic growth and cutting into demand.
Oil prices fell on Thursday, continuing a decline that followed a sharp drop of as much as 6% the previous day, with lower demand for gasoline and concerns of weakening oil demand playing a role in the decline.
Oil prices are falling, providing some relief to the bond blowup caused by rising interest rates, but the direction of markets will be determined by the upcoming U.S. employment report.
Oil prices have dramatically dropped, providing relief to drivers and nervous central bankers, with gas prices predicted to continue decreasing in the coming weeks.
Oil prices have fallen, resulting in relief for consumers at the gas pump, with prices expected to continue dropping in the coming weeks.
