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Oil Marginally Lower as Investors Weigh US Data, Geopolitical Tensions

Oil Marginally Lower as Investors Weigh US Data, Geopolitical Tensions

Oil settled marginally lower on Wednesday, and prices were on course for their steepest annual decline since 2020 as investors weighed U.S. economic growth and assessed the risk of supply disruptions from Venezuela and Russia. Brent crude futures closed down 14 cents, or 0.2%, at $62.24 a ba...


December 24, 2025
Oil Rises for Sixth Session on US Data, Geopolitical Tension
Oil Rises for Sixth Session on US Data, Geopolitical Tension

Oil prices rose slightly for a sixth day on Wednesday, supported by robust U.S. economic growth and the risk of supply disruptions from Venezuela...

December 23, 2025
Oil Steadies as Market Weighs Geopolitical Risks against Bearish Fundamentals
Oil Steadies as Market Weighs Geopolitical Risks against Bearish Fundamentals

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as potential sales of Venezuelan crude seized by the United States were countered by heightened supply...

December 22, 2025
Oil Rises as US Ramps Up Action Against Venezuela Tankers
Oil Rises as US Ramps Up Action Against Venezuela Tankers

Oil prices rose on Monday after officials said the U.S. had intercepted an oil tanker in international waters off the coast of Venezuela, raising...

December 17, 2025
Oil Jumps 2%, Trump's Venezuela Blockade Stokes Uncertainty
Oil Jumps 2%, Trump's Venezuela Blockade Stokes Uncertainty

Oil prices rallied more than 2% on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers...

December 16, 2025
Oil Slips on Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal Talks, Weak China Data
Oil Slips on Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal Talks, Weak China Data

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, adding to the previous session's losses, as prospects for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal appeared to strengthen,...

December 15, 2025
Oil Rises, Venezuelan Supply Disruptions Outweigh Surplus Concerns
Oil Rises, Venezuelan Supply Disruptions Outweigh Surplus Concerns

Oil prices climbed on Monday as supply disruptions linked to escalating U.S.-Venezuela tensions outweighed oversupply worries and the impact of a...

December 12, 2025
Oil Gains on Venezuelan Supply Concerns, but Poised for Weekly Loss
Oil Gains on Venezuelan Supply Concerns, but Poised for Weekly Loss

Oil prices rose on Friday supported by concerns of Venezuelan supply disruptions, though they remained on track for a weekly drop amid cautious...

December 11, 2025
Oil Retreats, Investor Focus Returns to Ukraine Peace Talks
Oil Retreats, Investor Focus Returns to Ukraine Peace Talks

Oil prices eased on Thursday as investors shifted focus back to Russia-Ukraine peace talks and monitored potential fallout from a U.S. seizure of a...

December 10, 2025
Oil Steady as Market Watches Ukraine Peace Talks, Fed Rate Decision
Oil Steady as Market Watches Ukraine Peace Talks, Fed Rate Decision

Oil prices held steady on Wednesday after falling about 1% in the previous session, as investors watched for progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks...

December 9, 2025
Oil Edges Down with Ukraine Peace Talks, US Rate Decision in Spotlight
Oil Edges Down with Ukraine Peace Talks, US Rate Decision in Spotlight

Oil prices edged down on Tuesday, extending losses from the 2% drop in the previous session, with markets keeping a close eye on peace talks to end...

December 8, 2025
Oil Edges Down amid Ongoing Ukraine Talks, ahead of Expected US Interest Rate Cut
Oil Edges Down amid Ongoing Ukraine Talks, ahead of Expected US Interest Rate Cut

Oil prices declined on Monday as investors monitored ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine ahead of an expected U.S. Federal...

December 5, 2025
Oil Prices Hold Steady Due to Stalled Ukraine Peace Talks and Supply Outlook
Oil Prices Hold Steady Due to Stalled Ukraine Peace Talks and Supply Outlook

Oil prices were steady on Friday, supported by stalled Ukraine peace talks, though gains were offset by expectations of a supply glut. Brent...

December 4, 2025
Oil Gains after Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Infrastructure, Stalled Peace Talks
Oil Gains after Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Infrastructure, Stalled Peace Talks

Oil prices firmed on Thursday after Ukrainian attacks on Russia's oil infrastructure signalled potential supply constraints, and stalled peace...

December 3, 2025
Oil Rises on Concerns Russia-Ukraine Talks may Falter, Leaving Supply Sanctioned
Oil Rises on Concerns Russia-Ukraine Talks may Falter, Leaving Supply Sanctioned

Oil prices rose on Wednesday, reversing earlier losses, as investors believe Russia-Ukraine peace talks are unlikely to lead to the removal of...

December 2, 2025
Oil Eases amid Uncertainty around Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan, Oversupply Worries
Oil Eases amid Uncertainty around Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan, Oversupply Worries

Oil prices eased on Tuesday as markets weighed faltering Russia-Ukraine peace hopes against fears of oversupply. Brent crude futures fell 25...

December 1, 2025
Oil Rises on Supply Worries after CPC Attack
Oil Rises on Supply Worries after CPC Attack

Oil prices rose 1% on Monday as the Caspian Pipeline Consortium halted exports after a major drone attack and U.S.-Venezuela tensions raised...

Oil Rises 2% on OPEC+ Output Plan, Supply Worries
Oil Rises 2% on OPEC+ Output Plan, Supply Worries

Oil prices climbed 2% on Monday after OPEC+ members reaffirmed a plan to hold output steady and as the Caspian Pipeline Consortium halted...

November 28, 2025
Brent Gains on Ukraine Uncertainty, WTI Disrupted by CME Outage
Brent Gains on Ukraine Uncertainty, WTI Disrupted by CME Outage

Brent crude oil futures inched up on Friday as drawn-out Russia-Ukraine peace talks kept geopolitical risks elevated, while traders kept one eye on...

November 27, 2025
Oil Edges Down on Expectations of Ceasefire in Ukraine Unlocking Russian Supply
Oil Edges Down on Expectations of Ceasefire in Ukraine Unlocking Russian Supply

Oil prices inched down on Thursday on expectations of a Ukraine‑Russia ceasefire which could pave the way for the unwinding of Western sanctions...

November 26, 2025
Oil Holds Steady after 1-mth Low on High Supply Expectations
Oil Holds Steady after 1-mth Low on High Supply Expectations

Oil prices were steady on Wednesday after sliding to a one-month low in the previous session as investors assessed prospects of oversupply and...

November 25, 2025
Oil Dips on Oversupply Concerns while Investors Eye Ukraine Talks
Oil Dips on Oversupply Concerns while Investors Eye Ukraine Talks

Oil prices eased on Tuesday as oversupply concerns outweighed worries that Russian shipments will remain under sanctions as talks to end the...

November 24, 2025
Oil Steady as Investors Weigh Hopes for Ukraine Peace Talks, Fed Rate Cut
Oil Steady as Investors Weigh Hopes for Ukraine Peace Talks, Fed Rate Cut

Oil prices took a breather on Monday after last week's fall of about 3%, as investors weighed the chances for a U.S. rate cut against the...

November 21, 2025
Oil Extends Decline by 1.5% on Hopes for Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal
Oil Extends Decline by 1.5% on Hopes for Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal

Oil prices fell 1.5% on Friday, extending declines for a third straight session, as the United States pushed for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal that...

November 20, 2025
Oil Edges Higher on Inventory Draw and Equities Rally
Oil Edges Higher on Inventory Draw and Equities Rally

Oil prices edged up on Thursday after falling in the previous session, boosted by a bigger than expected draw in U.S. crude stockpiles and a...

November 18, 2025
Oil Flat in Choppy Trade as Investors Weigh Russia Sanctions, Glut Forecasts
Oil Flat in Choppy Trade as Investors Weigh Russia Sanctions, Glut Forecasts

Oil prices were flat on Tuesday in a choppy session as traders weighed the impact of Western sanctions on Russian oil flows against an expected...

November 17, 2025
Oil Prices Ease after Loadings Resume at Russian Export Hub
Oil Prices Ease after Loadings Resume at Russian Export Hub

Oil prices dipped slightly on Monday as loadings resumed at Russia's Novorossiysk export hub after a two-day suspension at the Black Sea port...

November 13, 2025
Oil Prices Tick Up after Steep Losses in Previous Session
Oil Prices Tick Up after Steep Losses in Previous Session

Oil prices edged up on Thursday, taking a break after major losses in the previous session, as investors weighed concerns about global oversupply...

November 10, 2025
Oil Gains on Hopes US Govt will Reopen Soon, Lift Demand
Oil Gains on Hopes US Govt will Reopen Soon, Lift Demand

Oil prices rose on Monday on optimism that the U.S. government shutdown could end soon and lift demand in the world's top oil consumer,...

November 7, 2025
Oil Heads for 2nd Weekly Loss on Lingering Oversupply Concerns
Oil Heads for 2nd Weekly Loss on Lingering Oversupply Concerns

Oil prices rose on Friday but remained on track for a second consecutive weekly loss after three days of declines on worries about excess supply...

November 5, 2025
Oil Dips amid Broader Market Selloff, Strong Dollar Pressure
Oil Dips amid Broader Market Selloff, Strong Dollar Pressure

Oil prices dipped on Wednesday amid a wider slump in financial markets and a strong U.S. dollar, while investors assessed the supply...

Oil prices as a factor of influence on the world financial markets

Oil plays an important role on the world markets. Traders and investors know that oil quotes have a major impact on the world economy because of their change can cause a strong growth or, conversely, become a reason of reduction in price of assets in the currency and stock markets. The dynamics of crude quotes is determined to a greater extent, by the economic situation in the United States of America. To predict effectively changes in trading on the stock markets, it is necessary to monitor all developments on the oil market.

Analyse the impact of oil prices on the financial markets

The world oil market is one of the most volatile that makes it even more attractive to investors and giving them an convenient method of investments with low risk. There are plenty of factors which have influence on the oil prices: political events, financial reports and even the weather changes. A timely analysis of all the actual news of the oil market is the key to successful trading.

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