Crude Oil Declines on Global Demand Uncertainty - October 9, 2012 23:58

Crude oil futures declined on Monday as investors remained uncertain over global demand of oil in reaction to slow Chinese economic growth. The World Bank on Monday reduced its growth forecasts for the East Asia and the Pacific region which created concerns over economic activity in the regions. The World Bank also indicated that Chinese […]

Crude Oil Volatile on Weak Economic Data - September 6, 2012 23:56

Crude oil futures slightly gained on Wednesday after volatile session due to weak macroeconomic data, while on the positive side investors were hoping for decrease in oil inventories data. Investors were pessimistic after the decline in US manufacturing data which fell for the third consecutive month. The euro zone’s Markit purchasing managers’ index also turned […]

EIA Reports Increase of 3.8 Million Barrels in Oil Stockpiles - August 30, 2012 23:51

Energy Information Administration released its inventories report on Wednesday according to which crude oil supplies jumped by 3.8 million barrels for the week ending August 24th, 2012. On the other hand American Petroleum Institute reported much higher increase in oil supplies a day earlier in its report. Analysts on average were expecting the decrease of […]

EIA Reports decrease of 4.3 Million Barrels in Oil Supplies - July 6, 2012 23:49

Energy Information Administration released its inventories report on Thursday according to which crude oil inventories declined by 4.3 million barrels for the week ending June 29th, 2012. Analysts on average expected the crude oil supplies to fell by 2 million barrels. EIA also released its data on gasoline inventories which increased by 200,000 barrels for […]

Crude Oil Inventories Decline by 200,000 Barrels, Reports EIA - June 14, 2012 23:44

The Energy Information Administration published its report on crude oil supplies on Wednesday according to which crude oil inventories declined by 200,000 barrels for the week ending June 8th, 2012. Analysts on average expected the decline of 2 million barrels in crude oil stockpiles while another trade group, the American Petroleum Institute reported the decrease […]

EIA Reports Increase of 2.2 Million Barrels in Crude Oil Supplies - June 1, 2012 23:01

Energy Information Administration released its inventories data on Thursday according to which US crude oil inventories increased by 2.2 million barrels for the week ending May 25th, 2012. Analysts were expecting a gain of 100,000 barrels in the crude oil inventories while another trade group American Petroleum Institute reported the decrease of 353,000 barrels for […]

Crude Oil Ends at its Lowest Since October 2011 - May 31, 2012 23:48

Crude oil futures declined on Wednesday and touched their lowest since October 2011. Investors were bearish on the crude oil in reaction to the Spain’s economic turmoil, lower Chinese demand outlook and stronger greenback. Crude oil futures contract for July delivery declined 3.2 percent or $2.94 to settle at $87.82 per barrel on the New […]

EIA Reports Increase of 900,000 Barrels in Oil Inventories - May 24, 2012 23:49

Energy Information Administration released its inventories report on Wednesday according to which crude oil stockpiles increased by 900,000 barrels for the week ending May 18th, 2012 while analysts forecasted the increase of 750,000 barrels for the respective week. Another trade group, the American Petroleum Institute reported the increase of 1.5 million barrels in crude oil […]

Crude Oil Recovers After Series of Bearish Sessions - May 22, 2012 23:54

Crude oil futures gained on Monday after touching its lowest in seven months in its earlier session. Weaker greenback and positive movements in Iran’s nuclear program made investors to take fresh positions in oil. Crude oil futures contract for June delivery gained 1.2 percent or $1.09 to settle at $92.57 per barrel on the New […]