Mid-Week Market Review: February 2025, Edition 4

Alternative assets and commodities

Commodities Oil prices took a sharp dip last Friday, dropping over 3% per barrel. This decline came as investors reassessed the diminishing risks associated with the Middle East and weighed in on the ongoing uncertainty surrounding a potential peace deal in Ukraine. Brent crude futures ended the day at $74.25 per barrel, down by $2.37, […]

Mid-Week Market Review: February 2025, Edition 3

Alternative assets and commodities

Commodities Last week, oil prices saw early declines amid growing speculation about a potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Traders expressed concerns that lifting sanctions on Moscow could boost global energy supplies, leading to a shift in market sentiment. This shift moved the focus from fears of supply tightness to worries about an oversupply, […]

Mid-Week Market Review: February 2025, Edition 2

Alternative assets and commodities

Commodities Oil prices experienced a near 2 percentage points increase on Monday, rebounding after three consecutive weeks of declines. Despite this rise, investor concerns persist. Brent crude futures settled at $76.05 per barrel, reflecting a $1.36 rise. WTI crude similarly advanced, gaining $1.41 to reach $72.47 per barrel. Market analysis suggests a growing recognition that […]

Mid-Week Market Review: February 2025, Edition 1

Alternative assets and commodities

Commodities Oil prices dropped on Monday during a volatile trading session. US WTI crude oil declined by 0.87% to $73.16, while Brent crude futures fell by 1.04%, closing at $75.96 per barrel. Despite President Trump’s calls for OPEC+ and Saudi Arabia to reduce prices, no changes were made to oil production plans during the OPEC+ […]

Mid-Week Market Review: January 2025, Edition 4

Alternative assets and commodities

Commodities The oil market experienced noticeable fluctuations last week. Brent crude began the week at $79.72 per barrel, traded as high as $79.99, dipped to a low of $76.92, and ultimately closed at $77.55. Meanwhile, WTI crude opened at $78.19, reached a high of $78.47, fell to a low of $74.01, and ended the week […]