Oil Dips To $73 As China Withholds Stimulus, Biden Attempts To Contain Netanyahu Over Israel's Attack On Iran
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Oil prices, tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO), fell over 1% to $73 per barrel due to weaker demand from China and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Concerns over potential disruptions in Iranian oil production could lead to a $10-$20 increase in oil prices.
October 09, 2024 | 6:29 pm
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The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO) saw a decline of over 1% as oil prices dropped to $73 per barrel. This was driven by weaker demand from China and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Potential disruptions in Iranian oil production could lead to a significant price surge.
USO is directly impacted by changes in oil prices. The current drop is due to China's weaker demand and geopolitical tensions. However, potential disruptions in Iran could reverse this trend, leading to a price surge.
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