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Oil prices hover at high with summer demand and rate cut hopes

Oil prices held steady near two-month highs, buoyed by expectations of rising fuel demand and potential economic growth from US interest rate cuts. Brent crude oil (Symbol: UKOUSD) increased to $86.80 per barrel. Similarly, the WTI crude oil (Symbol: USOUSD) reached $83.51 per barrel. The summer travel season in the US is a major driver of gasoline demand. The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecasted an increase in travel during the Independence Day holiday compared to last year. This surge in travel, especially car travel is expected to boost gasoline demand, helping to recover from a subdued first half of 2024. Find out more about the current outlook on oil markets here.

current outlook on oil markets

Disclaimer:

While the current outlook appears supportive for oil prices, lower-than-expected demand growth in Asia has capped gains. Traders should brace for continued volatility, sticking to proper risk management in making informed trading decisions in oil trading.

Publication date:

2024-07-20 16:54:58 (GMT)

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