Tag: U.S. crude inventories

Slight gain made by crude oil prices

Oil Markets Show Modest Recovery After $2 Decline Crude oil prices posted a slight rebound Thursday following the $2-per-barrel drop on Wednesday, as investors weighed ongoing concerns about global oversupply. Despite Thursday’s uptick, traders remained cautious after the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a larger-than-expected increase in U.S. crude inventories, offsetting optimism for a broader …

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Crude oil prices dropped on larger US crude inventories

Oil Prices fall on inventory surge Crude Oil Prices dropped more than 1% in trading on Wednesday and in part, because of a buildup of U.S. crude oil inventories. However, traders viewed that inventory spike as material supply pressure and not noise. Oklahoma Energy analysts warn that rising U.S. storage elevates short-term glut risk conditions …

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Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Crude Inventories Drop

Oil Prices Strengthen After EIA Reports Big Inventory Decline Oil prices rose on Wednesday after data revealed that U.S. crude and fuel inventories fell more than expected last week. The surprising drawdown came as President Donald Trump’s positive outlook on upcoming U.S.–China trade talks helped ease economic concerns. Brent crude futures climbed 52 cents, or …

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