Oil prices jump on U.S. inventory drop

On Wednesday, oil prices rose after a surprise drop in U.S. crude inventories, but demand concerns amid record increases in COVID-19 infections in some U.S. states capped gains. Brent crude futures LCOc1 rose 54 cents, or 1.3%, to $43.76…

Oil prices fall as U.S. fiscal package faces tough talks

On Tuesday, oil prices fell as U.S. lawmakers prepared to wrangle over an economic stimulus package and investors worried about a rise in coronavirus cases worldwide. Brent crude was down 4 cents, or 0.1%, at $43.37 a barrel at 1331 GMT,…

Oil prices edges higher on weak dollar

On Monday, Oil prices edged higher helped by a weak dollar and expected U.S. stimulus measures but gains were capped by rising global coronavirus cases and tensions between the United States and China. Brent crude LCOc1 rose 32 cents, or…

Halep pulls out of Palermo WTA tournament

World number two Simona Halep announced Sunday that she will not compete in the Palermo WTA event, which will mark the season's resumption after a five-month coronavirus suspension. "Given the recent rise in Covid-19 cases in Romania and…

Whittaker back to best as Fight Island draws to a close

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker bounced back to defeat Darren Till Sunday as UFC's first "Fight Island" drew to a successful close in Abu Dhabi. "My brain is on overload," Whittaker said after throwing everything at…