Crude Oil prices eased on Monday, pressured by a strong dollar, but remained at their highest since mid-October as colder weather spurred buying while further support came from expectations of tighter sanctions on Iranian and Russian oil exports.
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Brent Crude Oil Falls to 8-Month Low
Brent crude futures fell to below the $75.9 per barrel mark on Tuesday, the lowest since mid-December 2023, as expectations of muted demand magnified the impact of relatively ample supply. A batch of new data from China exacerbated concerns that economic growth from one of the world’s largest oil consumers is unlikely to bounce back this year, with key gauges of domestic factory demand dropping more than expected in August.
Goldman Sachs sees oil taking a fleeting trip to $70-$75 a barrel
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Crude Oil prices could potentially rise as much as 12% from current levels, though the rally may prove fleeting, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.