Brent crude

Oil prices higher in Asian trade

Analysts expect inventories fell for a fourth consecutive week, by 2.0 million barrels, according to a survey by Bloomberg News.

May 28, 2015, 12:14 PM IST

Oil prices edge up after two days of steep falls

Crude oil prices recovered on Thursday after a two-day slide, although high U.S. stocks and strong global production, along with a firm dollar, were keeping markets under pressure.

May 28, 2015, 08:21 AM IST

Oil recovers from drop of over 2%, US crude stocks in focus

Crude futures rose on Wednesday to recover ground from sharp drops in the previous session, boosted by expectations that U.S. crude stocks could fall for a fourth straight week.

May 27, 2015, 08:30 AM IST

Rupee plunges to 64-level vs US dollar

The rupee reacted downwards against the pound sterling to 98.58 from 98.36 previously and dropped against the euro to 69.87 from 69.77.

May 26, 2015, 18:47 PM IST

Oil prices mixed in Asian trade

Oil is on an uptrend but neither is it on a steady fall. Oil has stabilised at current prices, and in dicates both the WTI and Brent to remain in this USD 60-USD 70 range.

May 26, 2015, 11:05 AM IST

Oil prices mixed in Asian trade

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for July delivery gained 12 cents to $59.84 while Brent crude for July fell one cent to $65.51 in late-morning trade. 

May 26, 2015, 09:33 AM IST

Oil prices up in Asian trade

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for July delivery climbed 14 cents to USD 59.86 a barrel and Brent crude for July added eight cents to USD 65.45 in late-morning trade.

May 25, 2015, 09:56 AM IST

Oil prices slip in Asian trade

Now, the rally seems to have fizzled out probably due to profit-taking as the market re-adjusts.

May 22, 2015, 10:13 AM IST

Oil prices rise on strong Japan, Australia economic data

Brent futures were up 60 cents at $64.62 a barrel by 0310 GMT. U.S. crude prices were also up 60 cents at $58.59 a barrel.

May 20, 2015, 10:54 AM IST

Crude oil futures firm up on overseas cues

WTI crude prices for June delivery rose 6 cents to USD 59.49 while Brent crude for July eased 14 cents to USD 66.13 a barrel in late-morning trade on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

May 19, 2015, 11:24 AM IST

Oil ends down despite U.S. crude draw; stockpiles still hefty

The CBOE crude oil volatility index, meanwhile, hit a six-month low, signaling that U.S. shale drillers were hedging oil output.

May 14, 2015, 10:26 AM IST

Crude oil futures up Rs 49 per barrel on overseas cues

Crude oil for delivery in May gained Rs 49, or 1.26%, to Rs 3,936 per barrel.

May 13, 2015, 11:48 AM IST

Oil prices down in Asian trade

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for June delivery fell eight cents to USD 59.17 while Brent crude for June eased 16 cents to USD 64.75 in late-morning trade.

May 12, 2015, 09:12 AM IST

Oil prices retreat on strong dollar

The rebounding greenback makes dollar-priced oil more expensive.

May 11, 2015, 17:05 PM IST

Oil prices mixed in Asian trade

WTI tumbled $1.99 in New York and Brent closed down $2.23 in London

May 08, 2015, 09:56 AM IST

Oil prices down in Asian trade

Prices have come off because markets had been anticipating that US production numbers would have come down lower.

May 07, 2015, 09:24 AM IST

Oil prices at 2015 highs

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for June delivery gained 87 cents to $61.27, while Brent crude for June rose 63 cents to $68.15 in afternoon trade.

May 06, 2015, 08:15 AM IST

Brent crude slips towards $66 on Saudi plan to halt Yemen bombing

Brent crude oil futures slipped by 8 cents to $66.37 a barrel by 0215 GMT, after touching a 2015 high of $67.10 on Monday. 

May 05, 2015, 10:13 AM IST

Oil prices down in Asian trade

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate fell seven cents to $58.86 while Brent crude eased ten cents to $66.35 in mid-morning trade. 

May 05, 2015, 08:54 AM IST

Brent inches towards $67, despite weak China factory activity

A stronger dollar makes dollar denominated commodities, including oil, more expensive.

May 04, 2015, 13:41 PM IST