Oil prices were down in Asian trade on Thursday as the U.S. dollar strengthened on rate-hike expectations and after recent economic data from the U.S. and China did not do enough to encourage expectations that demand will improve. ›

Oil dropped on Wednesday as the market weighed potential interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve that could slow growth and dampen oil consumption, offsetting falling U.S. inventories and strong Chinese economic data. ›

European natural gas prices moved higher amid a forecast for colder and calmer weather that could boost demand at a time when stockpiles are set to be refilled. ›

Oil firmed slightly on Tuesday, recovering from a 2% slide in the previous session, as faster than expected economic growth in top crude importer China supported the demand outlook and offset fears over U.S. interest rates. ›

Oil prices were steady on Monday as investors eyed Chinese economic data for signs of demand recovery in the world’s second-largest oil consumer. ›

European natural gas headed for a second weekly decline as demand switched from heating needs to securing inventories for next winter. ›

Oil prices rose on Friday on worries over tightening supply, with the market looking ahead to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) monthly report later in the day to clarify the global demand outlook. ›

British and Dutch wholesale gas prices edged down on Thursday morning on healthy supply. ›

Oil prices retreated on Thursday after rising for two sessions, with investors still showing lingering concern over a possible U.S. recession and weaker oil demand. ›

Oil prices edged up on Wednesday as the market waited for U.S. inflation data later in the day that will likely influence the Federal Reserve’s policy on future interest rate hikes. ›