China Increases Fuel Retail Prices - March 22, 2012 3:02

Everyone seems to be concerned about the China’s economy and they should as it happens to be the largest consumer of almost everything in the world. Sluggish economic growth in China means lower demand and import by China which eventually affects stock markets and commodities markets globally. China’s another move is in the limelight and […]

Crude Oil Gains as Iran Continues to Disrupt Oil Supply While Greece Reaches on a Deal - February 22, 2012 23:56

Crude oil futures rallied and settled on its highest since May, 2011 on Tuesday in reaction to the possibility of further actions by Iran to disrupt the oil supply while Greece reached on an agreement for the second trench of the bailout package. Most analysts termed the current situation as ideal for the crude oil. […]

Crude Oil Futures Gains as Worries over Global Supplies Escalate - December 28, 2011 23:54

Crude oil futures jumped on Tuesday to settle above $101 per barrel as investors remained uncertain over global crude oil supplies due to tensions in Iran. Moreover better than expected US consumer confidence data further helped the crude oil to appreciate. President of Prestige Economics, Jason Schenker commented, “The Iranian statements threatening a close of […]

Crude Oil Jumps in Reaction to Decrease in Inventories Data - December 22, 2011 23:53

Crude oil inventories decreased as per the latest data of Energy Information Administration which resulted in appreciation of crude oil futures. EIA reported the decrease of 10.6 million barrels in crude oil inventories for the week ended December 16th, 2011. While analysts expected the crude oil stockpiles to declined by 2.25 million barrels. On Tuesday, […]

Crude Oil Futures Decline in Reaction to Increase in Supplies Data - December 15, 2011 23:56

Crude oil futures remained under pressure on Wednesday in reaction to stronger US dollar crude oil inventories increased. According to the latest report of the Energy Information Administration, crude oil inventories fell by 1.9 million barrels for the week ending December 9th, 2011 while analysts forecasted the decline of 2 million barrels for the respective […]

NYMEX Remains under Pressure in Reaction to Fears of Low Credit Rating for European Union Members - December 6, 2011 23:56

Crude oil futures remained under pressure on Monday in reaction to the announcement of Standard & Poor’s credit agency for a possible credit rating cut of European Union member countries from AAA to AA+. As per the latest report of S&P, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Finland, Austria and Luxembourg were in the list of possible […]

EIA Reports Increase in Crude Oil Inventories - December 1, 2011 23:53

The Energy Information Administration reported a sudden increase in crude oil inventories on Wednesday which put the rallying oil prices under pressure at NYMEX. As per the latest report on the EIA, crude oil stockpiles increased by 3.9 million barrels for the week ended November 25th, 2011. Analysts expected the crude oil inventories to increase […]

EIA Reports Surprise Decrease in Crude Oil Inventories - November 10, 2011 23:57

Energy Information Administration released its latest inventories data on Wednesday for the week ended November 4th, 2011. As per latest report of EIA, crude oil inventories fell 1.4 million barrels for the respective week while analysts expected crude oil stockpiles to increase by 1 million barrels. Gasoline stockpiles declined 2.1 million barrels as compared to […]

Crude Oil Futures Keep Rallying over Euro Zone’s Debt Crisis - November 9, 2011 23:30

Crude oil futures gained on Tuesday in reaction to euro zone’s sovereign debt problems. Crude oil futures contract for December delivery gained 1.3 percent or $1.28 to settle at $96.80 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Other than worries over euro zone’s debt crisis the markets were also concerned over Iran’s nuclear weapons capabilities and […]