Brent falls, ends below $60, US crude up near $56
Brent crude futures fell for a fifth straight day on Tuesday to end below $60 a barrel while U.S. crude finished a volatile session slightly higher as trading of expiring options helped defend the price above $55.
Dec 17, 2014, 08:54 AM ISTOil up after 5-year low in Brent; traders wary of more downside
Sentiment in oil was aided somewhat by a weaker dollar that boosted the value of commodities denominated in the currency, traders said.
Dec 10, 2014, 08:55 AM ISTOil prices tumble to fresh five-year lows
Crude struck fresh five-year lows in Asia Tuesday, with analysts forecasting further falls owing to weak demand, a global supply glut and fewer production halts.
Dec 09, 2014, 11:39 AM ISTBrent stays near 4-year low above $77 on glut, OPEC worries
Brent crude held near a four-year low just above $77 a barrel on Friday amid concerns over excess supply and uncertainty over whether OPEC would cut output at a meeting in two weeks.
Nov 14, 2014, 14:03 PM ISTBrent drops below $83, but US jobs data could buoy prices
Brent crude dropped for the second straight session on Friday, dragged below $83 by worries over the strong U.S. dollar.
Nov 07, 2014, 13:15 PM IST