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Oil prices lay flat on weak demand and OPEC+ supply delays

Oil prices remained mostly flat after a sharp sell-off earlier in the week. Brent oil prices (Symbol: UKOUSD) rose, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) (Symbol: USOUSD) climbed. Both benchmarks had suffered losses pressured by weak demand from China and the potential for increased output from OPEC+ in October. Traders are now carefully evaluating whether the supply increase planned by OPEC+ will materialise, as the group faces pressure from a softening global economy and lower-than-expected demand from China. Read more to find out why oil prices remain flat.

why oil prices remain flat

Disclaimer:

The potential delay in OPEC+ output hikes offers room for a near-term price rebound, especially if Chinese demand shows signs of stabilisation. However, traders should brace for volatility as weak demand signals from China and the U.S. persist, as key economic data, including U.S. job reports and Chinese manufacturing numbers, are all key components in oil trading. Traders are advised to prioritize proper risk management to make well-informed trading decisions.

Publication date:

2024-09-16 15:06:44 (GMT)

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