Asian trade

Oil falls further in Asian trade

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for February delivery was down 81 cents at $47.55 a barrel in mid-morning trade and Brent crude for February dropped 90 cents to 49.21.

Jan 12, 2015, 08:06 AM IST

Oil hits fresh 5-1/2-year lows; Brent below $53

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for February, the US benchmark, rose 24 cents to USD 50.28 in late-morning trade. Brent crude rose for February rose 39 cents to USD 53.50.

Jan 06, 2015, 09:50 AM IST

Dollar holds up in Asia on US rate expectations

The dollar held steady in slow Asian trade on Monday, underpinned by expectations that US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates before other central banks.

Dec 22, 2014, 09:43 AM IST

Oil prices up in Asian trade

Oil prices edged higher in Asia on Thursday after data showed US stockpiles dipping, while the Federal Reserve indicated interest rates would not be hiked until the middle of next year.

Dec 18, 2014, 10:21 AM IST

Oil prices rebound in Asian trade

Oil rebounded in Asia on Wednesday as dealers consolidated positions and awaited the latest US crude stockpiles report for fresh leads following sharp falls due to a supply glut, analysts said.

Dec 03, 2014, 11:32 AM IST

Euro struggles in Asia on ECB chief`s comments

The euro struggled in Asian trade Monday after being hammered late last week in response to comments from the European Central Bank (ECB) chief hinting at further stimulus measures to fend off deflation.

Nov 24, 2014, 12:30 PM IST

Oil nears $80 on possible OPEC cut, strong US data

Brent was up 30 cents at $79.63 a barrel by 0850 GMT after jumping $1.23 in the previous session. The benchmark could snap an eight-week slide if the gains are sustained on Friday.

Nov 21, 2014, 16:46 PM IST

Oil nears $80 on possible OPEC cut, strong US data

Brent was up 30 cents at $79.63 a barrel by 0850 GMT after jumping $1.23 in the previous session. The benchmark could snap an eight-week slide if the gains are sustained on Friday.

Nov 21, 2014, 16:46 PM IST

Oil prices up in Asian trade

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for December delivery rose 38 cents to $79.03 while Brent crude for December was up 49 cents at $83.88 in late-morning trade.

Nov 10, 2014, 08:59 AM IST

Oil resumes slide in Asian trade

Oil prices resumed their slide in Asian trade on Friday following a sharp rebound the day before as investors wait for more signs of economic growth in Europe.

Oct 24, 2014, 09:14 AM IST

Oil prices dip after brief recovery

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for delivery in November slipped five cents to $82.70 a barrel.

Oct 20, 2014, 18:05 PM IST

Oil rebound extends in Asia

Oil prices extended a minor rally on bargain-buying on Friday, a day after the US benchmark fell below $80 for the first time in more than two years.

Oct 17, 2014, 08:31 AM IST

Oil rebounds in Asia but prices expected to remain soft

Brent crude for November advanced eight cents to $91.46 after tumbling to a two-year low the day before.

Oct 09, 2014, 09:51 AM IST

Oil prices slip on increased supply, strong dollar

Saudi Arabia cut prices for the fourth straight month last week to defend its market share, suggesting it is unlikely to cut production any time soon.

Oct 06, 2014, 11:55 AM IST

Oil prices rise ahead of US jobs report

US jobs figures are closely watched by crude investors for clues on the state of economic recovery and demand in the world`s top oil consumer. 

Oct 03, 2014, 08:41 AM IST

Oil prices dip

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for delivery in October dipped eight cents to $94.34 a barrel. 

Sep 18, 2014, 18:19 PM IST

Oil prices hold steady

The market also awaited the latest energy stockpiles report and an interest rate decision in the United States, traders said.

Sep 17, 2014, 18:22 PM IST

Oil prices hold steady

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for October lost two cents to $92.90 a barrel.

Sep 16, 2014, 17:18 PM IST

Oil prices down after weak US jobs report

Oil prices dipped in Asia Monday as a disappointing US jobs report tempered sentiment about demand in the world`s top crude consumer, analysts said.

Sep 08, 2014, 08:59 AM IST

Oil prices down in Asian trade

Oil prices slipped in Asian trade on Thursday as dealers squared their positions after a rally spurred in part by hopes of a resolution to the Ukraine conflict.

Sep 04, 2014, 11:15 AM IST