U.S. oil prices drop nearly 1% on weak Chinese retail-sales data
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U.S. oil prices fell nearly 1% due to weaker-than-expected Chinese retail-sales data, with traders also cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
December 16, 2024 | 1:30 pm
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BNO, an ETF tracking Brent crude oil prices, may see a short-term decline due to the drop in U.S. oil prices following weak Chinese retail-sales data.
BNO is directly affected by changes in oil prices. The nearly 1% drop in U.S. oil prices due to weak Chinese retail-sales data suggests a potential short-term negative impact on BNO. The ETF's performance is closely tied to oil price movements, making it sensitive to such economic indicators.
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