Oil Rises on Middle East Conflict Fears, But Ample Supply Limits Gains

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• Oil Rally Pauses as Market Awaits Israel’s Response to Iranian Attacks
  The recent surge in oil prices took a breather on Tuesday as the market closely monitored Israel’s potential retaliation following last week’s rocket attacks from Iran. Concerns over a broader Middle East conflict had initially driven oil prices higher, with both Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude reaching their highest levels since late August.
• Oil retreats amid strong EU data and lingering Mideast tensions
  Oil prices experienced a decline on Tuesday, relinquishing gains sparked by robust economic data from Europe. This retreat came as market participants contemplated the possible implications of renewed U.S. sanctions targeting Iran’s oil exports.
• Oil rises after OPEC+ maintains output curbs, but uncertain demand curbs gains
  On Thursday, oil prices saw a slight increase, recovering a portion of the significant losses from the previous session. This came as an OPEC+ panel decided to uphold oil output reductions in order to maintain a constrained supply. However, gains were limited due to uncertainty surrounding the demand outlook.
• Oil Rises After Supply Disruptions in Iran and Russia
  Oil prices rose in early Asian trading Thursday, trying to end a 3-day losing spree amid supply disruptions in Iran and Russia, though fears of weakening economic growth and demand kept sentiment weak.
• Oil rises after US officials reach a debt agreement
  Oil prices rose on Monday after US leaders reached a tentative agreement on the debt ceiling. It could avert a default by the world’s biggest economy and oil consumer, even as fears of further interest rate rises curbed gains.
• Oil Rises Amid Supply Worries Despite Weak Chinese Data
  Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Tuesday after a more than 3% drop in the previous session, as supply concerns triggered by conflict in the Middle East offset disappointing data from China.
• Oil rises as hawkish Fed talk offsets China demand worries.
  Oil prices bounced back on Wednesday, reversing the losses from the previous two sessions. The rebound was driven by the anticipation of hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve later in the day and the potential drawdown of U.S. crude inventories, which outweighed concerns about Chinese demand.
• Oil rises as China takes steps to support its economy
  Oil prices edged up on Monday as China implemented measures to boost its slowing economy. However, concerns about the growth rate and potential U.S. interest rate increases, which might impact fuel demand, still linger among investors.
• Oil rises as market awaits Fed rate outlook
  On Wednesday, oil prices experienced a slight upward movement while investors eagerly anticipated the results of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s June meeting. Additionally, they were keeping a close eye on important economic data from China and the latest government reports concerning U.S. crude stockpiles.
• Oil Rises on Houthi Ship Attack, Market Pessimism Prevails
  Oil prices climbed on Tuesday following an attack by the Iran-aligned Houthis on a chemical tanker, heightening geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. However, concerns about oversupply and sluggish demand tempered the price gains.
• Oil rises on upbeat demand and positive OPEC report
  On Tuesday, oil prices climbed, buoyed by optimistic market fundamentals as highlighted in an OPEC report affirming robust demand. Additionally, concerns about potential supply disruptions intensified due to U.S. considerations regarding restrictions on Russian oil exports.
• Oil rises on US stock draws, rate hike fears linger
  On Wednesday, oil prices inched up following the release of industry data that revealed a larger-than-anticipated decrease in U.S. inventories. This indicated strong demand from the world’s leading oil consumer. However, concerns about potential interest rate increases restrained the extent of the gains.
• Oil rises thanks to debt ceiling development and positive data from China
  Oil prices rose during Asian trading on Thursday, rebounding from a near-month low, while investors were enthusiastic about progress towards averting a U.S. default and signs of life in Chinese industry also brewed some optimism about a recovery in the country’s demand.
• Oil Rises 1% as Saudi Arabia and Russia Maintain Output Cuts
  Oil prices surged on Monday following the reiteration of additional voluntary oil supply cuts by major exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia, slated to continue until the end of the year.
• Oil Rises 1% Following Fed’s Decision to Maintain Unchanged Rates
  Oil rebounded 1% on Thursday, ending a three-day slide, driven by restored market confidence following the decision by the US Federal Reserve to maintain its benchmark interest rates.
• ⛽ OIL roste nad $80
  Ceny ropy dnes rostou, Brent (OIL) a WTI (OIL.WTI) se během dne obchodují zhruba o 3 % výše. Posun výše je způsoben další eskalací na Blízkém východě. Americké a britské letectvo s neoperační podporou řady dalších zemí provedlo nálety na vojenské cíle v Jemenu spojené s Íránem podporovanými Houthi. Údery byly provedeny jako odveta za útok Houthiů na komerční lodě v Rudém moři.
• Oil set for third weekly gain due to strong Chinese economic data
  On Friday, oil prices surged, marking their third consecutive weekly gain. This uptick was driven by encouraging Chinese economic data surpassing expectations and reports indicating record-breaking oil consumption. These developments reinforce the belief that demand in the world’s second-largest consumer of crude oil is poised for continued growth.
• Oil Shipping Rates Surge as US Sanctions Squeeze Supply
  Freight rates for shipping crude oil soared following the United States’ expansion of sanctions on Russia’s oil industry. The sanctions target key Russian producers and the shadow fleet of tankers used to transport oil to countries like China and India, forcing traders to seek alternative shipping options and oil supplies.
• Oil Slides Amid Gaza War Diplomacy
  Oil prices fell on Monday as investors continued to focus on the situation in the Middle East, where diplomatic efforts are intensifying in a bid to curb the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
• Oil Soars More Than $2 Amid Escalating Concerns Over Middle East Conflict
  Oil prices surged by over $2 per barrel on Friday as investors factored in concerns about a potential escalation of conflict in the Middle East that might disrupt oil supplies. This followed reports indicating that the U.S. military had targeted Iranian sites in Syria.