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Oil Prices 17 October 2025 - 8 December 2025

Oil Price Today, December 8, 2025: Brent Near $64 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Asian Demand Support Crude

Oil Price Today, December 8, 2025: Brent Near $64 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Asian Demand Support Crude

Brent crude traded just below $64 per barrel and U.S. WTI hovered near $60 on Monday, holding close to two-week highs. Prices are supported by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and strong demand from India and China. Major agencies and banks warn of a global oil surplus and lower prices in 2026. Both benchmarks remain well below 2024 levels.
8 December 2025
Oil Prices Hover Near Two-Week Highs as Fed Rate Cut Bets Collide With Ukraine War Uncertainty

Oil Prices Hover Near Two-Week Highs as Fed Rate Cut Bets Collide With Ukraine War Uncertainty

Brent crude traded just under $64 a barrel Monday, with WTI near $60, as oil prices hovered at two-week highs ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. Traders expect an 80–85% chance of a Fed rate cut, but uncertainty over Ukraine peace talks and ongoing Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure kept a risk premium in place.
Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Futures Edge Higher on Bank Earnings and Oil Gains Before the Bell

Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Futures Edge Higher on Bank Earnings and Oil Gains Before the Bell

S&P/TSX Composite futures rose 0.12% early Thursday after major banks reported higher quarterly profits and oil prices firmed. The index closed up 0.4% at 31,160.54 on Wednesday. Canadian PMIs fell further into contraction, and the U.S. signaled it may review or withdraw from the USMCA trade deal in 2026.
Oil Price Today, December 4, 2025: Brent Near $63 and WTI Around $59 as Ukraine Strikes, OPEC+ Freeze and Oversupply Collide

Oil Price Today, December 4, 2025: Brent Near $63 and WTI Around $59 as Ukraine Strikes, OPEC+ Freeze and Oversupply Collide

Brent crude rose to $63 per barrel and WTI to $59.3 on Thursday, both up less than 1% after renewed Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. Despite the attacks, the Druzhba pipeline continues normal flows, limiting price gains. Brent remains down 12% year-on-year, with ICE Brent futures averaging $68.8 so far in 2025, over $11 below last year's average.
4 December 2025
Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Climbs on Oil Rally and Bank Earnings After the Bell (Dec. 3, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Climbs on Oil Rally and Bank Earnings After the Bell (Dec. 3, 2025)

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at 31,160.54 on Wednesday, up 111.26 points or 0.36%, ending a two-day slide. Energy stocks rose about 2% as oil prices climbed, while Royal Bank and National Bank beat profit forecasts and raised dividends. U.S. markets also advanced on hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut. Canadian services activity contracted, but productivity and the loonie improved.
3 December 2025
US Stock Market Today, December 1, 2025: Futures Fall as Fed Cut Bets Clash With Oil Spike and Bitcoin Slump

US Stock Market Today, December 1, 2025: Futures Fall as Fed Cut Bets Clash With Oil Spike and Bitcoin Slump

U.S. stock futures fell Monday, with Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq contracts down 0.4% to 0.8% after last week’s strong rally. Bitcoin dropped sharply, oil prices climbed, and traders increased bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Gold hit a six-week high. China’s factory and services data slipped into contraction, adding to global growth concerns.
STO Stock Today (26 November 2025): Santos Limited Holds Near A$6.50 as Oil Slides and Governance Questions Linger

STO Stock Today (26 November 2025): Santos Limited Holds Near A$6.50 as Oil Slides and Governance Questions Linger

Santos shares traded near A$6.55 at midday Wednesday, up 0.85% from Tuesday, despite Brent crude prices falling to five-week lows and ongoing leadership turmoil. The stock remains about 20% below its 52-week high and 5% lower over the past year, while Australian inflation data showed a 3.8% annual rise, exceeding forecasts.
Canadian Stock Market Today, Nov. 24, 2025: TSX Futures Steady as Fed Cut Bets, Oil Slide and GDP Data Shape the Open

Canadian Stock Market Today, Nov. 24, 2025: TSX Futures Steady as Fed Cut Bets, Oil Slide and GDP Data Shape the Open

S&P/TSX futures were flat early Monday, with December contracts near 1,782.2 points at 06:20 a.m. ET, signaling a muted open. The cash index rose 0.9% Friday but ended last week down 0.5% after a tech selloff. U.S. Fed rate-cut hopes have increased following dovish comments from New York Fed President John Williams. Oil prices slipped on possible Russia–Ukraine peace talks, while gold held near record highs.
25 November 2025
Global Markets Today: Stocks Rebound on Fed Cut Bets as Yen Slides and Oil Dips on Ukraine Peace Hopes (Nov. 24, 2025)

Global Markets Today: Stocks Rebound on Fed Cut Bets as Yen Slides and Oil Dips on Ukraine Peace Hopes (Nov. 24, 2025)

Global stocks rose Monday as traders priced in a possible Federal Reserve rate cut in December, with Europe’s STOXX 600 up 0.5% and U.S. futures pointing higher. Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained about 1%. Markets responded after New York Fed President John Williams signaled borrowing costs could fall “in the near term.”
Saudi Economy Rockets: IMF Ups Forecast, 5% GDP Growth on the Table – and a Nobel Laureate Boosts Innovation

Oil Prices Today, November 21, 2025: Brent Slides Near $62 as Peace Talks and Glut Fears Hit Crude

Oil prices dropped to four-year lows on Friday, with Brent crude trading near $62 a barrel and U.S. WTI just under $58, both down about 2% on the day. The slide followed reports of possible Russia–Ukraine peace talks and new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil majors. Both benchmarks are now 15–25% below early 2025 peaks. Markets reacted to easing war risk and concerns over a global supply glut.
21 November 2025
BP PLC share price: What to know before the London market opens on 17 November 2025

BP share price today (21 November 2025): BP.L dips as Olympic Pipeline shutdown and weaker oil prices hit sentiment

BP shares closed around 450p in London on Friday, down about 1.7% after a major U.S. pipeline leak and weaker oil prices. The Olympic Pipeline in Washington state remains fully shut after a 11 November leak, with no timeline for restart. Trading volume reached 7–8 million shares. The shutdown has disrupted jet fuel supplies to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Stock Market Today, Nov. 20, 2025: Nvidia Rally vs Fed Caution on FOMC Minutes, Trade Gap and Oil

Stock Market Today, Nov. 20, 2025: Nvidia Rally vs Fed Caution on FOMC Minutes, Trade Gap and Oil

Nvidia beat earnings forecasts and raised its revenue outlook, sending U.S. stock futures sharply higher Thursday. FOMC minutes show many Fed officials oppose a December rate cut, citing stalled inflation progress. The U.S. August trade deficit narrowed 24% to $59.6 billion. EIA data show crude oil inventories fell by 3.4 million barrels last week.
FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

UK Stocks Today (13 Nov 2025): FTSE 100 slips as 3i plunges, Aviva underwhelms; weak Q3 GDP and softer oil weigh on London

The FTSE 100 dropped about 1% Thursday, ending its streak of record closes as financial and energy shares fell. UK GDP grew just 0.1% in Q3, missing forecasts and boosting bets on a December Bank of England rate cut. 3i Group plunged over 14%, while Burberry and Wizz Air shares rallied on strong results. Sterling edged up 0.2% against the dollar.
Petrobras (PBR) jumps on Q3 results, R$12.16bn dividend and faster capex — Today, 7 November 2025

Petrobras Stock Today (12.11.2025): PBR and PETR4 Slip as Oil Softens; Braskem Deal Buzz Fades and Dividend Dates Near

Petrobras shares fell Wednesday, with PBR down about 3–4% in New York and PETR4 off 2–3% in São Paulo, tracking weaker oil prices and renewed labor tensions. Braskem said talks on a stake sale showed no material progress, dampening deal hopes. Petrobras recently approved R$12.16 billion in interim shareholder payouts and will present its new five-year plan on Nov. 27.
Tariff Shock and Fed Jitters: Asian Markets Stumble as Rally Meets Reality

US Stocks to Watch Today (Nov 7, 2025): Futures Try a Rebound, Jobs Data Blackout Persists, Oil Stabilizes, Big Pre-Market Earners

U.S. equity futures rose slightly Friday as Wall Street eyed a tentative recovery after Thursday’s tech losses. The federal shutdown entered its 37th day, delaying key labor data and leaving markets reliant on private indicators. Treasury yields hovered near recent lows. Oil prices edged up but remained on track for a second weekly decline.
Oil Prices Rollercoaster: Trade War Fears & OPEC Moves Spark 5-Month Lows

Oil Prices Skyrocket: Brent Nears $66 on U.S. Sanctions – Experts Weigh In

Brent crude rose to about $66 per barrel on Oct. 23, jumping 5% after the U.S. and EU imposed sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil. WTI traded near $62, and the OPEC Basket was $63.4. OPEC+ plans to raise output, while global stockpiles are at multi-year highs. U.S. crude inventories fell last week as refineries increased runs; domestic production is near record levels.
Shell’s $2 Billion Nigeria Gas Gamble Ignites LNG Boom Amid $8 B Investment Surge

Shell’s Bold $2 Billion Bet and Oil Price Twist: What’s Next for Shell Stock?

Shell plc shares closed at 2,672 pence in London on October 17, up 3.6% for the week after volatile trading. The company approved a $2 billion offshore gas project in Nigeria and raised its Q3 outlook, with analysts forecasting strong earnings on October 30. Brent crude hovered near $62 a barrel, pressuring valuations, but Shell continued buybacks. Twelve analysts rate the stock “Buy,” with a target near 3,100 GBp.
17 October 2025
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