Oil up 1% amid Middle East tensions, China’s economic stimulus

Nigeria's effort to end oil theft fails to yield desired result 

Onome Amuge Oil rose over one percent on Tuesday, hitting its highest levels since the beginning of the month, underpinned by persistent tensions in the Middle East and China’s pledge for additional economic stimulus measures. The increase, according to analysts, was driven by investor optimism surrounding China’s plans to inject new life into its economy […]

Oil tumbles amid OPEC+ supply hike, tariffs, US-Ukraine aid uncertainty

China coronavirus could push oil down by $3

Onome Amuge Crude oil prices continued to slip on Tuesday as markets weighed the prospect of higher OPEC+ output and the looming imposition of U.S. tariffs on its key trade partners, including Canada, Mexico, and China. The development of OPEC+ sticking to its plan for a production increase in April fueled investor concerns over a […]

Oil ticks higher as US stockpile data counters supply risks

Global commodities see prices boil on Russia sanctions

Onome Amuge Crude oil prices recovered slightly on Wednesday, edging up from their lowest levels in two months, as data released by an industry group revealed that U.S. crude oil inventories dropped during the previous week. Brent crude futures edged up by 24 cents, or 0.3 percent, to trade at $73.26 a barrel, while U.S. […]

Oil climbs amid global supply risks, uncertainty over Ukraine crisis

Russia vs. Ukraine faceoff: Coronation analysts see effects on oil prices, FGN Eurobonds

Onome Amuge Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, as markets digested worries of potential disruptions in U.S. and Russian oil supplies and anxiously awaited updates on Ukraine peace talks. Brent crude futures advanced 0.5 percent to $76.25 a barrel, setting the stage for a third consecutive day of gains as traders weighed in on market […]

WTI crude oil suffers sharp drop due to OPEC+ decisions

Nigeria's effort to end oil theft fails to yield desired result 

By Antonio Di Giacomo, senior market analyst at XS.com The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) started the session on February 3, 2025, with a bullish momentum, opening with a gap above $74.70 per barrel. However, the session was marked by high volatility, leading to a drop of more than 4%, bringing the price down to […]

Oil falls as US-China trade tensions weigh on markets

Nigeria’s oil production plunges 1.2mbpd in April – OPEC data

Onome Amuge Global crude oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday amid growing trade tensions as the United States imposed tariffs on Chinese goods, prompting China to retaliate with its own countermeasures, leading to heightened concerns over a potential escalation of the ongoing trade war. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump also announced a one-month reprieve on […]

Oil slips as markets weigh Trump’s tariff threats against Canada, Mexico

Oil price crash: SEC boss calls for emergency measures

Onome Amuge Oil prices maintained bearish movements on Thursday, as data indicated  a larger-than-expected build in U.S. crude inventories. This is as the potential imposition of tariffs on oil imports from Mexico and Canada by the U.S. President Donald Trump remained a primary area of focus for market participants, given that the two countries are […]

Oil edges lower as US  inventories rise amid tariff uncertainty 

Global commodities see prices boil on Russia sanctions

Business a.m. Global oil prices eased on Wednesday following a build-up in U.S. crude inventories, while investors maintained a cautious watch over the recently imposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil imports. The downward trend in oil prices continued on the third day of the week, as Brent crude futures slipped by 44 cents, […]

Oil climbs amid OPEC supply cuts, strong US jobs data

Onome Amuge The oil market witnessed a surge on Wednesday, buoyed by an anticipated shortfall in oil supplies from Russia and OPEC members, along with a surprising upturn in U.S. job openings which signaled an increase in economic activity and therefore a greater demand for oil. In the global oil market, Brent crude prices increased […]

Tensions in Middle East send oil prices soaring on supply concern

Global commodities see prices boil on Russia sanctions

Business a.m. The sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East sent oil prices soaring on Thursday as traders feared that a prolonged conflict could disrupt the flow of crude from the major export hub. With jitters over the Middle East conflict sending shockwaves through the oil markets, U.S. crude futures jumped 2.2 percent to […]