G7 price cap on Russian oil kicks in, Russia will only sell at market price
The Group of Seven price cap on Russian seaborne oil came into force on Monday as the West tries to limit Moscow's ability to finance its war in Ukraine, but Russia has said it will not abide by the measure even if it has to cut production.
Asia shares pin hopes on China opening, oil rallies
Asian shares edged higher on Monday as investors hoped steps to unwind pandemic restrictions in China would eventually brighten the outlook for global growth and commodity demand, even if full freedom could be months away.
Oil rises after OPEC+ holds oil output targets, China eases COVID curbs
Oil prices inched up in early trade after OPEC+ nations reaffirmed their oil output targets ahead of a European Union ban and price caps on Russian crude, which kick off on Monday.
European stocks, oil steady before US jobs data and OPEC
European stock markets and oil prices steadied Friday before key US jobs data and an oil output decision by OPEC and its Russia-led allies.
EU cap on Russian oil price on hold as Poland urges lower price
The West's plan to starve Russia of resources to fight its war in Ukraine by imposing a price cap on its oil exports hit a diplomatic logjam in Brussels on Friday.
OPEC oil output drops in November after cut pledged -survey
OPEC oil output has fallen in November, led by top exporter Saudi Arabia and other Gulf members, after the wider OPEC+ alliance pledged steep output cuts to support the market amid a worsening economic outlook.
OPEC+ switch to virtual meeting signals policy roll-over ahead of Russian oil price cap - sources
The OPEC+ decision to hold its Dec. 4 meeting virtually signals little likelihood of a policy change, sources told Reuters on Wednesday, as the group assesses the impact of the looming Russian oil-price cap on the market.
Oil prices erase 2022 gains as China's protests spark demand worries
Oil prices fell close to their lowest this year on Monday as street protests against strict COVID-19 curbs in China, the world's biggest crude importer, stoked concern over the outlook for fuel demand.
Oil dips near 2-month lows as supply concerns ease
Oil prices hovered near two-month lows on Monday as supply fears receded while concerns over China's fuel demand and rising interest rates weighed on prices.
Asia share markets fret on China COVID outbreaks, Fed outlook
Asian share markets turned hesitant on Monday as investors fretted about the economic fallout from fresh COVID-19 restrictions in China, while bonds and the dollar braced for more updates on U.S.
European refiners oversupplied as oil shortage fears subside
European refiners have found themselves oversupplied with crude as an expected shortage owing to the looming EU ban on Russian oil has yet to materialise.
Oil falls as geopolitical tensions ease, China COVID concerns return
Oil prices fell for a second day in early Asian trade on Thursday as concerns over geopolitical tensions eased and rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in China added to demand worries in the world's largest crude importer.
European equities slip on Ukraine fears
European stock markets slid Wednesday, with investors spooked over a deadly missile blast in Poland near the border with Ukraine.
Sterling, Big Oil and homebuilders: The winners and losers from upcoming UK budget
The moment of truth is almost here for Britain's new prime minister Rishi Sunak and finance minister Jeremy Hunt.
Oil prices slip on OPEC cut in demand forecast, China COVID cases
Oil prices extended losses in early Asian trade on Tuesday after OPEC cut its 2022 global demand forecast, while rising COVID-19 case numbers in China clouded the outlook for fuel consumption in the world's top crude importing nation.
Oil prices extend gains on China demand hopes
Oil prices rose nearly 1% on Monday, extending gains from the previous session as China eased some of its strict COVID-19 protocols, fuelling hopes of a recovery in economic activity and demand at the world's top crude importer.
Oil steadies after 3% drop on demand fears
Oil prices were mostly unchanged in early trade on Wednesday, after sliding 3% in the previous session on worries about demand stalling on potential new lockdowns in top oil importer China as COVID-19 cases rebound.
Oil falls as China sticks to strict COVID policy
Oil prices fell more than 2% at the start of Asia trade on Monday after Chinese officials on the weekend reiterated their commitment to a strict COVID containment approach, dashing hopes of an oil demand rebound at the world's top crude importer.
Oil prices drop as demand fears dominate
Oil prices slid in early trade on Friday, extending losses from the previous session on fears U.S.
Oil slips as dollar firms, but supply worries check losses
Oil futures fell early on Thursday as the dollar firmed on the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, but concerns over looming supply risks kept a floor under prices.
Oil climbs on demand hopes after big drawdown in U.S. crude stocks
Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday after industry data showed a surprise drop in U.S.
Oil prices edge lower as China COVID-19 woes dampen demand
Oil prices inched lower on Tuesday, extending losses of 1% from the previous session as more extensive COVID-19 curbs in China increased fears of slowing fuel demand in the world's second-largest oil consumer.
Wall Street mixed, European shares end nearly flat; Sterling, Euro fall
U.S. stocks were mixed and European shares ended nearly flat on Thursday as investors balanced mixed earnings reports and economic data, while the pound retreated from mid-September highs.
Oil prices fall as dollar climbs, but set for weekly gain on supply concerns
Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday on a stronger dollar, but were on track for a weekly gain on concerns about supply tightening with Europe's pending cut-off of imports from Russia.
Oil prices continue climb on strong crude demand, weaker dollar
Oil prices continued to rise in early Asian trade on Thursday after surging more than 3% in the previous session, driven by record U.S. crude exports and a weaker U.S. dollar.
Oil prices edge higher as U.S. dollar eases
Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, reversing some of the previous session's losses, as the U.S.
European stocks, pound up awaiting new British PM
European stocks and the pound climbed Monday as markets awaited confirmation that former finance minister Rishi Sunak would become Britain's new prime minister.
Oil climbs on expectations of tight supply as Russia sanctions loom
Oil rose in early Asian trade on Monday as expectations of tighter supplies globally ahead of European Union sanctions on Russian oil underpinned prices.
OPEC+ members line up to endorse output cut after U.S. coercion claim
OPEC+ member states lined up on Sunday to endorse the steep production cut agreed this month after the White House, stepping up a war of words with Saudi Arabia, accused Riyadh of coercing some other nations into supporting the move.
Asia shares slip, make or break day for UK bonds
Asian share markets slipped on Monday following another drubbing for Wall Street as investors brace for further drastic tightening in global financial conditions, with all the risks of recession that brings.