Fundamental Analysis

Investor Concerns Over Middle East Tensions Lift Oil Prices

Oil prices increased slightly on Wednesday as investors worried about supply due to escalating Middle East tensions. These supply worries overshadowed an unexpected jump in US crude inventories last week. Since the start of the war between Israel and Gaza, there has been a risk of escalation that has supported oil prices. Moreover, ceasefire talks Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Declines as Inventory Surge Overshadows Demand Optimism

Oil prices fell on Wednesday as a surge in inventories overshadowed demand optimism and supply concerns. However, there was little volatility as US markets were closed for a holiday.  According to American Petroleum Institute figures, crude inventories rose by 2.264 million barrels last week. Meanwhile, economists had expected stocks to fall by 2.2 million barrels. Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Surge After Soft US Inflation, Middle East Tension

Oil prices rose on Wednesday amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and softer-than-expected US inflation data. However, a slightly hawkish Fed policy meeting at the end of the day capped gains. The ceasefire talks led by the US in the Middle East experienced challenges as Hamas made some unreasonable demands. As a result, this Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Rally 1% on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

Oil prices rose 1% on Wednesday as Fed rate cut optimism overshadowed an unexpected increase in crude inventories. However, prices had dropped in the previous sessions as inventors worried about looming oversupply in the market. US private payrolls (Source: ADP Research Institute) On Wednesday, Federal Reserve rate cut expectations increased after a poor US employment Read More…