Latest News Updates From Sharon Cho and Alex Longley

Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Shortage of Oil Tankers at Hand

Warnings from the oil tanker industry that too few of the ships are being built are haunting the market after Houthi attacks on shipping caused widespread diversions in petroleum trades.

February 26, 2024
Business, Fuel

Oil Marks Anniversary of Crash Below Zero With Rise Toward $64

Oil rose toward $64 a barrel, a year to the day after futures for the U.S. benchmark collapsed below zero, with the world’s most important commodity extending its rally on bets for better demand.

April 20, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Slips From Nine-Month High With Markets in Risk-Off Mode

Oil fell from its strongest close in nine months, hampered by weaker risk sentiment in global markets.

December 7, 2020
Business, Fuel

Oil Plunges Back Below $12 With ETF Sell-Off Adding to Pressure

Oil slumped below $12 a barrel as the biggest oil ETF said it will sell out of its June WTI futures position, adding to the downward pressure from a huge glut.

April 27, 2020
Business, Fuel

Oil Traders May Find Profit at Sea Again as Prices Sink

As crude prices continue to get dragged down by a global glut that shows no signs of abating, oil traders may find some profit by going to sea.

, November 2, 2016