ICE Brent prompt contract remained pegged to 66.5 $/b, as the dollar strengthened. Daily reported coronavirus cases in India were consistently above 200k. The US rig count edged higher by 7 units, as long-dated WTI prices also experienced a significant rise. This tallies with the increase in open interest for Brent contracts, as positive financial flows in the crude oil futures market resumed.
The US, EU, UK and some of their allies have announced retaliatory measures against Russian interests after Vladimir Putin recognised the independence of the two breakaway republics…
As expected, the European power spot prices edged down yesterday amid forecasts of sharply rising wind output and weaker power demand, although today’s lower solar…