February 28, 2023
Via: DailyFXThe sharp rebound in natural gas in recent days is a sign that bears are getting exhausted. However, it may be premature to assume that the worst is over. Natural gas fell to a 2.5-year low last week before rebounding […]
February 27, 2023
Via: Sky NewsEven though wholesale energy prices have been falling, households will see their bills go up from April as the government support that has been shielding us from the worst of the energy crisis is reduced. The energy regulator today announced […]
February 24, 2023
Via: MoneyWeekSix months ago, Cornwall Insight, a consultancy that nobody had previously heard of, was forecasting that the energy price cap would reach £6,616 per year. Mainstream media accepted that without question. In fact, the price cap was set at £2,500 […]
February 20, 2023
Via: DailyFXNatural gas prices continued a broader losing streak since the summer of 2022 last week. Following a brief pause on the week of February 6th, the commodity fell 9.5% over the past 5 trading sessions. Prices also confirmed a breakout […]
February 14, 2023
Via: MoneyWeekThe energy regulator, Ofgem, will announce its energy price cap for April to June later this month, 27 February. Although your household bills are currently determined by the government’s Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), Ofgem continues to set a quarterly price […]
February 14, 2023
Via: DailyFXBrent crude oil is bid this morning finding support from a weaker U.S. dollar which will likely be the main driver of market pricing today. From a crude oil perspective, OPEC is scheduled to release its monthly market report later […]
February 10, 2023
Via: Sky NewsThe move comes as an investigation revealed debt collectors working for British Gas forced their way into the homes of vulnerable customers. An undercover investigation by The Times claimed a company used by British Gas to pursue debts, Arvato Financial […]
February 8, 2023
Via: DailyFXCrude oil has held onto overnight gains with the WTI futures contract trading above 77 U.S. Dollars and the Brent contract is trading over 83.50 U.S. Dollars. Risk assets were generally buoyed going into the Asian session by the perception […]
February 3, 2023
Via: ABC NewsEuropean Union governments tentatively agreed Friday to set a $100-per-barrel price cap on sales of Russian diesel to coincide with an EU embargo on the fuel — steps aimed at ending the bloc’s energy dependence on Russia and limiting the […]
February 3, 2023
Via: Investing.comOil prices steadied on Friday as investors sought more clarity on the imminent EU embargo on Russian refined fuels, with prices set for a second weekly loss in the absence of clear signs of demand recovery in top consumer China. […]
January 19, 2023
Via: DailyFXWTI crude oil prices fell 2.36 percent on Wednesday, marking the worst single-day drop in two weeks. The deterioration in energy prices was not an isolated event. A closer look at an intraday chart shows that oil prices fell alongside […]
January 18, 2023
Via: DailyFXChina yesterday reported better-than-expected December growth figures, fueling thoughts that one of the world’s largest growth engines may be moving into a higher gear. While the data was still sharply lower than the prior quarters, GDP, retail sales, and industrial […]
January 9, 2023
Via: Sky NewsThe government is set to confirm later on Monday that it has decided on applying a discount to wholesale prices, for up to a year, following talks involving business leaders last week. It would replace the fixed price on wholesale […]
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January 5, 2023
Via: DailyFXThe Japanese Yen clawed back prior session losses against the US Dollar today, as did crude oil. Currency and commodity markets have started the year with a volatility breakout, with many markets whipsawing in the opening stanza of 2023. USD/JPY […]
January 4, 2023
Via: DailyFXCrude oil made a two-week low today as markets started the new year on a nervous note with economic prospects under question amid further tightening from central banks. Crude has steadied so far today with the WTI futures contract near […]
December 29, 2022
Via: The Wall Street JournalThe future has never been brighter for renewable energy, as some of the snags that kept wind and solar production from going full throttle this year seem poised to ease. While site- and grid-permitting delays, inflation and supply-chain bottlenecks beset […]
December 23, 2022
Via: Investing.comOil prices rose by more than 2% on Friday on expectations of a drop in Russian crude supply, which helped offset worries of a hit to U.S. transport fuel demand growth as a looming Arctic storm threatens travel during the […]
December 14, 2022
Via: MoneyWeekIf you’re a pensioner worried about rising energy bills as the weather gets colder, then help is at hand, as you may be eligible for a government payment worth up to £600 that is paid during the winter. Winter fuel […]
December 12, 2022
Via: ABC NewsA joint venture between General Motors and South Korean battery company LG Energy Solution has closed on a $2.5 billion federal loan to help finance three lithium-ion battery cell plants in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan. The Department of Energy awarded […]
December 9, 2022
Via: DailyFXBRENT CRUDE OIL FUNDAMENTAL BACKDROP Brent crude oil remains under pressure despite trading marginally higher this Friday. Crude oil fundamentals including both API and EIA weekly crude inventory numbers showing bigger declines than expected have not been enough to overcome […]