Fundamental Development: Oil prices dropped on Monday, extending a recent losing streak on concerns that an expected rise in U.S. interest rates would weaken fuel demand. Brent crude futures for September settlement had fallen 67 cents, or 0.7%, to $102.53 a barrel, down for a fourth day. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for September delivery slid...
Fundamental Development: Oil prices rose 1% on Tuesday, clawing back more of last week's losses as investors focused on tight supplies of crude and fuel products rather than concerns about a recession dampening demand going forward. Brent crude futures rose $1.08, or about 1%, to $115.21 a barrel, adding to a 0.9% gain on Monday. The benchmark contract fell 7.3%...