Oil stabilises as signs of economic slowdown clash with Fed rate cut hopes; brent crude at $85.09/bbl

Oil stabilises as signs of economic slowdown clash with Fed rate cut hopes; brent crude at $85.09/bbl

Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Thursday as investors grappled with conflicting signals about crude demand. Concerns about a potential economic slowdown in the U.S. were balanced by rising expectations that the Federal Reserve might soon cut interest rates. By 11:41 a.m. EDT (1541 GMT), Brent futures had edged up by 1 cent to $85.09 … Read more

Oil drops for fourth straight session as hawkish US Fed stance weakens demand outlook; Brent at $81/bbl

Oil drops for fourth straight session as hawkish US Fed stance weakens demand outlook; Brent at $81/bbl

Oil prices declined on Thursday, May 23, for the fourth session in a row, as the prospect of higher-for-longer US interest rates raised worries around demand growth in the world’s biggest oil market. High interest rates increase the cost of borrowing, which can slow down economic activity and dampen demand for oil. Brent crude oil … Read more