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Oil prices fall raise supply concerns

Oil prices dropped in early Thursday trading, largely due to a stronger U.S. dollar and concerns over increased global oil production amid slower-than-expected demand growth. Brent crude futures saw a decline of 0.6%, settling at $71.83 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dropped 0.7%, to $67.95 per barrel, according to Reuters. “The primary […]

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Israel-Palestine: Oil prices rise, stocks slide amid regional war fears

Oil prices rallied and global stocks mostly fell Wednesday on fears that the Israel-Hamas conflict could spill over into a regional war after a strike at a Gaza hospital dealt a blow to President Joe Biden’s diplomatic drive. Crude futures briefly vaulted three percent higher as fears grew over broadening unrest that could destabilise the […]

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Oil prices fall after Silicon Valley Bank collapse 

The close down of Silicon Valley Bank has raised fears of new financial crises as oil prices fell on Monday along with equities. Reuters reported that Brent crude fell by 1.7 percent to $81.34 per barrel by 10.01am GMT. West Texas Intermediate crude dropped by 1.8 per cent, to $75.28 a barrel. The fear of […]