Oil prices rise amid rate hike concerns and worries over China’s economic slowdown

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• Oil prices decline as worries diminish regarding supply risks in the Middle East
  Oil prices slightly declined on Tuesday as worries about supply disruptions eased and the rapidly escalating conflict following Iran’s weekend assault on Israel tempered concerns. This came despite data revealing that China’s economy expanded more quickly than anticipated in the initial quarter.
• Oil Prices Decline on US Inventory Shock
  Oil prices declined in Asian trading on Thursday, continuing their slide following a larger-than-anticipated increase in U.S. inventories, which signaled ample supply in the market. Additionally, signs of a potential recession in Japan raised worries about weakening demand.
• Oil prices drop on China concerns, stronger dollar
  Oil prices fell 1% due to China’s economic worries and a stronger dollar, after weeks of gains from OPEC+ supply cuts.
• Oil prices fall on US oil hoarding and Chinese demand concerns
  Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session, as signals of higher supply from the United States were met with concerns about a lack of energy demand from China.
• Oil prices fluctuate amid economic uncertainties and concerns in the Red Sea region 
  Oil prices experienced a mixed performance on Tuesday, following previous session losses, with broader economic worries taking precedence over ongoing tensions in the Middle East, leading to additional diversions of tankers.
• Oil prices have increased as inflation in the United States has cooled down
  On Wednesday, oil benchmark Brent futures surpassed $80 per barrel, reaching this level for the first time since May. The surge in oil prices came as U.S. inflation data indicated that the cycle of interest rate hikes in the world’s largest economy is expected to slow down.
• Oil prices hold steady ahead of OPEC meeting and data-packed week.
  Oil prices remained largely unchanged during Asian trade on Monday, maintaining most of their recent gains. Market participants are eagerly awaiting signals from an upcoming OPEC meeting and key U.S. economic data scheduled for release this week.
• Oil Prices Inch Up Amid Middle East Focus
  Oil prices saw a slight increase on Tuesday amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding conflicts in the Middle East. However, gains were limited by apprehensions that central banks might maintain higher interest rates for an extended period to combat inflation, which could potentially dampen energy demand.
• Oil prices inch up as CPI data looms, OPEC report on the horizon
  Oil prices edged up in Asian trade on Tuesday amid cautious market sentiment ahead of key U.S. inflation data, which is likely to influence interest rates. Additionally, attention was on the upcoming monthly report from OPEC.
• Oil prices poised to finish the week approximately 4% higher
  Oil prices slipped slightly on Friday but remained on course to register a nearly 4% gain for the week. This was supported by the International Energy Agency’s upward revision of its 2024 oil demand forecasts and an unexpected decrease in U.S. stockpiles.
• Oil prices rise due to Fed’s inflation remarks and tensions in the Middle East
  Oil prices increased on Friday following Federal Reserve meeting minutes indicating controlled inflation, coupled with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s Middle East visit to address the Israel-Gaza situation.
• Oil prices rise on bargain hunting ahead of Fed rate decision.
  Oil prices rose on Tuesday as investors engaged in bargain hunting, seeking to recover from the previous day’s significant decline. However, the gains were constrained by cautiousness among investors due to upcoming policy decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks.
• Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Softness and Yemen Shipping Attack
  Oil prices climbed for the second consecutive day on Thursday, driven by a weaker dollar and another assault on shipping vessels near Yemen.
• Oil prices rise on falling inventories, potential Chinese stimulus
  Brent oil prices surged in Asian trading on Friday due to the assessment of potential Chinese economic stimulus following weak economic data, declining U.S. inventories, and supply cuts from major producers.
• Oil prices rise $1 on fears of tight supply
  Crude oil prices rose by more than $1 on Wednesday after a tightening in US fuel supplies and inventories. Warnings from Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, the Saudi energy minister, raised speculators‘ prospects of further OPEC+ production cuts.
• Oil prices set for first weekly gain in two months
  Oil prices climbed on Friday, poised for their first weekly increase in two months, buoyed by an optimistic demand outlook from the International Energy Agency (IEA) for next year and the impact of a weaker dollar.
• Oil prices stabilize amidst Israel-Hamas conflict assessment
  On Monday, oil prices declined following last week’s surge, as investors monitored the potential involvement of other nations in the Israel-Hamas conflict, which could lead to further price increases and adversely impact the global economy.
• Oil prices stable amid Russian supply disruptions
  Oil prices held steady on Tuesday, following a previous session’s uptick, as investors assessed the impact of recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian refinery capacity. The market sentiment was mixed, with some investors viewing the situation cautiously. Additionally, a slightly weaker U.S. dollar provided some support to oil prices.
• Oil prices steadied as investors monitored developments in the Red Sea
  Oil prices found stability on Wednesday as investors closely watched developments in the Red Sea. Despite continued regional tensions, major shippers decided to resume passage through the trade route, leading to a cautious market sentiment.
• Oil prices steady post U.S. inventory increase; awaiting CPI data
  Oil prices remained stable in Asian markets on Thursday following an unforeseen increase in U.S. inventory levels. Additionally, traders exhibited caution ahead of the release of crucial U.S. inflation data.