
Commodity Prices: Brent Crude Oil
The following graphs present commodity future prices over the periods of the last week, last three months and last year. All changes are measured in US Dollars and reflect daily closing prices for the forward month futures.
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Commodity News
Crude-Oil Futures Climb to Seven-Week High
Monday, May 20, 2013 Oil futures climb to a seven-week high amid optimism over the US economic recovery and the prospect of rising crude demand this summer.
Oil Futures Follow Broader Markets to One-Week High
Friday, May 17, 2013 Oil futures rise to a one-week high, as broader markets rally on positive US economic data.
Crude-Oil Futures Settle up 86 Cents at $95.16/Barrel
Thursday, May 16, 2013 Crude-oil futures prices settle higher, climbing on hopes for rising demand as the peak summer gasoline demand season approaches.
Crude-Oil Futures Edge Higher After Inventory Report
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Crude-oil futures end a turbulent session little changed, after a report shows an unexpected drop in US oil stockpiles but also points to sliding gasoline demand.
Crude Oil Futures Settle 1% Lower at $94.21/Barrel
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 US crude oil futures fall for a fourth straight Tuesday, shedding 1% to settle at a two-week low of $94.21 a barrel on worries over high inventory and sluggish demand.
Oil Futures Weighed by Demand Worries, OPEC Output
Monday, May 13, 2013 Oil futures settle lower for the third straight session, weighed by concerns over weakening demand in China and robust global production.
Nymex Crude Falls as Dollar, Weak Fuel Demand Weigh
Friday, May 10, 2013 Crude-oil futures fall on a stronger US dollar and new indications of sluggish global fuel demand.
US Crude Oil Futures Settle Down; Products Hit One-Month High
Thursday, May 09, 2013 US crude oil futures end weaker but above the day's lows, while refined products futures hit one-month highs on hopes of a coming improvement in the economy of the world's biggest oil consumer.
Crude Settles at One-Month High After Modest Inventory Rise
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Crude-oil futures settle at a one-month high after a report shows US oil stockpiles rose less than expected last week.
Crude Drops as Traders Eye Rising Supplies
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 US crude-oil futures end lower as investors focus on new indications that oil supplies are rising.



