From The Times of India
Center Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.Crude crashes below $100: Brent, WTI hit over two-month lows after midterm elections
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Crude oil prices fell after US midterm results raised hopes of ending the West Asia war. Brent and WTI futures weakened alongside domestic contracts, and reports of recovering Persian Gulf exports added to the market’s supply outlook. Brent crude futures dived nearly 9% overnight, falling below $100 a barrel, and have dropped about 20% so far this week.
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Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading lower by 1.04% at $93.64 per barrel in futures trade
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Oil prices experienced a notable downturn, with Brent crude slipping below $95 and WTI declining beneath $90. This trend follows substantial losses from earlier sessions, influenced by the political shifts stemming from the US midterm elections. The election results could reshape President Donald…
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Brent and WTI futures weakened alongside domestic contracts, while reports of recovering Persian Gulf exports added to the market’s supply outlook.
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Oil prices experienced a notable downturn, with Brent crude slipping below $95 and WTI declining beneath $90. This trend follows substantial losses from earlier sessions, influenced by the political shifts stemming from the US midterm elections. The election results could reshape President Donald…
