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• Oil prices climb as markets await OPEC+ decision amidst mixed demand drivers
  Oil prices edged higher on Friday and were on track to close the week with slight gains as markets anticipated an OPEC+ decision on supply agreements for the second quarter. Mixed demand indicators from major consumers like the U.S. and China added to the uncertainty.
• Oil Prices Climb as US Crude Inventories Decline and China Imports Rise
  Oil prices increased on Thursday due to declining U.S. crude inventories, boosted by higher refinery intake and an uptick in Chinese imports, signaling increased demand expectations from the world’s top two crude-consuming countries.
• Oil prices climb as U.S. crude stockpiles rise less than anticipated
  Oil prices climbed for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, buoyed by industry data indicating a smaller-than-expected increase in U.S. crude inventories. Additionally, a downward revision in the forecast for output growth in the United States, the world’s largest producer, alleviated concerns regarding potential oversupply.
• Oil prices climb due to a weaker dollar and expectations for OPEC+ output cuts
  Oil prices saw a slight increase on Tuesday, attributed to a weakened dollar and expectations that the OPEC+ producer group would intensify and prolong output cuts amid concerns about subdued demand.
• Oil Prices Climb on Decline in US Inventories; Attention Shifts to CPI Inflation
  Oil prices inched up during Asian trading on Wednesday following reports of a decline in U.S. inventories, which bolstered expectations of tighter supply. However, gains were tempered by the anticipation of important inflation data.
• Oil Prices Decline Amidst Risk Aversion at the Start of Q4; Attention Turns to OPEC
  Every market, including the oil market, is influenced by a complex web of factors, and it doesn’t exist in isolation.
• Oil prices decline as worries diminish regarding supply risks in the Middle East
  Oil prices slightly declined on Tuesday as worries about supply disruptions eased and the rapidly escalating conflict following Iran’s weekend assault on Israel tempered concerns. This came despite data revealing that China’s economy expanded more quickly than anticipated in the initial quarter.
• Oil Prices Decline on US Inventory Shock
  Oil prices declined in Asian trading on Thursday, continuing their slide following a larger-than-anticipated increase in U.S. inventories, which signaled ample supply in the market. Additionally, signs of a potential recession in Japan raised worries about weakening demand.
• Oil Prices Dip on Strong Dollar, U.S. Inventory Build, and Election Uncertainty
  Oil prices edged lower by over 1% on Wednesday, influenced by a stronger U.S. dollar, higher-than-anticipated U.S. crude stockpiles, and pre-election market tension in the United States.
• Oil prices drop on China concerns, stronger dollar
  Oil prices fell 1% due to China’s economic worries and a stronger dollar, after weeks of gains from OPEC+ supply cuts.
• Oil Prices Fall Amid Demand Worries, Focus Turns to Federal Reserve Meeting
  Oil prices dipped on Tuesday, as concerns about demand were reignited by weak economic data from China. Investors were also staying cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision.
• Oil prices fall on US oil hoarding and Chinese demand concerns
  Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session, as signals of higher supply from the United States were met with concerns about a lack of energy demand from China.
• Oil prices fluctuate amid economic uncertainties and concerns in the Red Sea region 
  Oil prices experienced a mixed performance on Tuesday, following previous session losses, with broader economic worries taking precedence over ongoing tensions in the Middle East, leading to additional diversions of tankers.
• Oil prices have increased as inflation in the United States has cooled down
  On Wednesday, oil benchmark Brent futures surpassed $80 per barrel, reaching this level for the first time since May. The surge in oil prices came as U.S. inflation data indicated that the cycle of interest rate hikes in the world’s largest economy is expected to slow down.
• Oil prices held steady as investors kept an eye on Middle East talks and upcoming central bank meetings
  Oil stabilized on Tuesday following a decline the day before, with hopes for a ceasefire emerging from Israel-Hamas talks amid ongoing Red Sea attacks. Investors also remained cautious ahead of a crucial U.S. interest rates meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
• Oil prices hold steady ahead of OPEC meeting and data-packed week.
  Oil prices remained largely unchanged during Asian trade on Monday, maintaining most of their recent gains. Market participants are eagerly awaiting signals from an upcoming OPEC meeting and key U.S. economic data scheduled for release this week.
• Oil Prices Hold Steady Ahead of U.S. Inventory Data and Middle East Developments
  Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Thursday as investors awaited key U.S. oil inventory data and developments in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Additionally, market participants were looking for more clarity on China’s economic stimulus measures.
• Oil Prices Hold Steady as OPEC+ Decision and Geopolitical Tensions Loom
  Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Wednesday, with markets anticipating an OPEC+ decision on extending supply cuts and keeping a close eye on escalating geopolitical tensions. Brent crude futures rose by 5 cents, or 0.07%, to $73.67 per barrel by 1214 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell slightly by 4 cents, or 0.06%, to $69.90 per barrel.
• Oil Prices Hold Steady, Eyes on U.S. Consumer Price Data
  Oil prices showed little movement on Tuesday following gains in the previous session, supported by expectations of increased summer fuel demand, while market focus turned to upcoming U.S. consumer price data.
• Oil Prices Inch Up Amid Middle East Focus
  Oil prices saw a slight increase on Tuesday amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding conflicts in the Middle East. However, gains were limited by apprehensions that central banks might maintain higher interest rates for an extended period to combat inflation, which could potentially dampen energy demand.