EIA Reports Increase in Crude Oil Stockpiles - March 15, 2012 23:37

Energy Information Administration released its inventories data on Wednesday according to which crude oil supplies gained 1.8 million barrels for the week ending March 9th, 2012 while analysts forecasted the increase of 2.1 million barrels. The EIA reported decrease of 1.4 million barrels in gasoline inventories while analysts expected the decline of 1.4 million barrels […]

Crude Oil Futures Gain on Positive Retail Sales Data - March 14, 2012 22:03

Crude oil futures gained on Tuesday in reaction to upbeat tone of Federal Reserve’s officials about the US economy and positive retail sales report. Crude oil futures contract for April delivery advanced 0.04 percent or $0.37 to settle at $106.71 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. On Monday, investors were very pessimistic on […]

Crude Oil Declines on Global Economic Worries - March 7, 2012 23:43

Crude oil futures declined on Tuesday fell to their lowest in last two weeks in reaction to rising concerns over slow recovery in global economy. Moreover, a warning over possible Greece’s default by trade group disappointed investors further weakening the demand of commodities. As the reduced growth target by China wasn’t enough to shake the […]

Crude Oil Jumps on Supply Disruption Threat - March 6, 2012 23:57

Crude oil futures fell on Monday in reaction to the escalating worries over supply disruptions triggered by China’s economic data. Investors were uncertain after the news of reduced economic growth outlook by China moreover, United States and the euro zone also came up with disappointing economic data. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao reduced China’s economic growth […]

Crude Oil Faces Correction After Rallying for Eight Days - February 28, 2012 23:57

Crude oil future faced correction on Monday in reaction results of g-20 meeting and higher oil prices threatening to slow the global economic recovery. Crude oil futures contract for April delivery fell 1.1 percent or $1.21 to settle at $108.56 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Investors were uncertain after the G-20 members […]

EIA Reports Increase In Crude Oil Inventories - February 24, 2012 23:17

Energy Information Administration released its report on crude oil inventories on Thursday according to which crude oil supplies gained by 1.6 million barrels for the week ending February 17th, 2012. Analysts on average forecasted the increase of 1.7 million barrels in crude oil supplies for the respective week. EIA reported decrease of 600,000 barrels in […]

EIA Reports Declines in Crude Oil Inventories - February 16, 2012 23:22

Energy Information Administration released its weekly data on crude oil inventories on Wednesday and reported the decrease of 200,000 barrel in oil supplies for the week ending February 10th, 2012. Another trade group API on Tuesday reported the increase of 2.9 million barrels in crude oil stockpiles while analysts expected the increase of 1.9 million […]

Crude Oil Reaches its Highest in Five Weeks on Iran Tensions - February 14, 2012 23:47

Crude oil futures gained on Monday and reached their highest in five weeks in reaction to oil supply tension in Middle East by Iran. Moreover, the approval austerity measures program by the Greek parliament also resulted in high demand for the crude oil. Analyst Matt Smith from Summit Energy commented, “Crude prices are on the […]

Crude Oil Declines on Greece Worries - February 7, 2012 23:59

Crude oil futures ended lower on Monday as investors were uncertain over the Greece’s debt situation. In reaction to uncertainty over the Greece’s second bailout package the greenback strengthened further putting pressure on the commodities. Crude oil futures for March delivery fell 1 percent or $0.93 to $96.91 per barrel on the New York Mercantile […]