Oil Prices Slide on Disappointing China, US Economic Data, Despite IEA’s Demand Forecast

[ad_1] Last Updated: May 16, 2023, 23:47 IST Both benchmarks rose more than 1% on Monday, reversing a three-session losing streak. (Image: Reuters File) Brent crude futures were down 30 cents to $74.93 a barrel by 12:57 p.m. EDT (1657 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude edged down 22 cents to $70.89 Oil futures … Read more

Canada’s Alberta declares state of emergency over wildfires – Times of India

[ad_1] ALBERTA: Canadian province of Alberta on Saturday declared a provincial state of emergency after tens of thousands of Albertans have been forced to evacuate their homes as “unprecedented” wildfires rage on in Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith, head of the ruling United Conservative Party (UCP) said at a press conference.By Saturday at 5 pm Mountain … Read more