Brent, U.S. Crude Futures Slip on API Stocks Rise
Brent and U.S. oil futures slightly extended losses on Tuesday after larger-than-expected rise in crude stocks in the United States last week.
April 4, 2012 8:36
Brent rises above $122; ECB loan may spur buying
Brent crude rose above $122 on Wednesday, snapping two days of losses, in line with gains across broader financial markets on expectations that cheap loans from the European Central Bank will spur buying of riskier assets.
February 29, 2012 1:47
Brent rises above $111 on demand growth hopes, Iran threat
Asian stocks pause after rallying on Fed, gold up; EU will lose, rather than Iran, from sanctions, says Ahmadinejad; Brent to revisit low of $108.91/bbl
January 28, 2012 1:28
Don’t bet on big fall in oil—even with slowdown
With debt crises either side of the Atlantic, Europe flirting with recession and Libyan oilfields returning to production, it is tempting to be bearish on oil. Tempting but risky.
November 22, 2011 2:48Brent rises above $110 on US stimulus hopes
President Obama to speak on jobs, economy on Thursday; Swiss National Bank seeks to set minimum rate for franc;By Christopher Johnson
September 6, 2011 4:19US recession fears fuel drop in Brent crude below $112
Brent crude fell below $112 a barrel on Monday, as fears of another US recession slowing fuel demand overshadowed supply concerns over a major shutdown of offshore oil production forced by Tropical Storm Lee.
September 5, 2011 10:20
That time of the month—Analysts over-interpret cyclical oil price patterns
John Kemp recommends not get too taken in by the monthly fluctuations oil prices. He suggests another way to read the signs.
August 18, 2011 11:13
Sticky Business? Oil over $124 as violence flares in Middle East and Nigeria
In addition to post-election unrest in OPEC member Nigeria, Syria stirs fear of wider turmoil as oil prices rise.
April 25, 2011 1:27
Finding favour in oil benchmark battle
Malaysia's Petronas, Delta Air Lines adopt Brent for hedging; ICE Brent volumes cut NYMEX WTI advantage in past few weeks; Goldman Sachs says switch to Brent is "smart" for investors
April 11, 2011 12:39Oil above $124 as Libya conflict hits fields, Nigeria polls postponed and in Japan aftershock
Brent hits 32-month high on Libya oil attacks; Middle East unrest adds $20-25 oil premium; Analysts warn signs of demand destruction emerging
April 8, 2011 12:24
Bahrain BFX to launch conventional trade after delay
Originally planned to launch on March 7, BFX seems finally set to launch in two weeks with the bourse to remaining in Bahrain despite recent unrest.
April 6, 2011 2:46
Oil near 2-1/2-year peak on Middle East, weak dollar
Central bankers claim no influence on oil prices but history says otherwise. Meanwhile, the Euro hits 14-month high as Libyan rebels call on NATO for more strikes.
April 6, 2011 2:38Kuwait sees $90 as new oil price floor
Kuwait not boosting output in April; Brent trading close to $120 a barrel; Oil prices would fall if regional conflict short-lived
April 4, 2011 4:56
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26