Oil falls on demand concerns after Fed signals slower easing ahead
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Oil prices declined as the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated a slower pace of interest rate cuts in 2025, raising concerns about future fuel demand.
December 19, 2024 | 2:00 am
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The United States Brent Oil Fund (BNO) may experience a decline in value due to falling oil prices, as the Fed's signal of slower rate cuts in 2025 raises concerns about future fuel demand.
BNO, an ETF that tracks Brent oil prices, is likely to be negatively impacted by the decline in oil prices. The Fed's indication of slower rate cuts suggests potential economic slowdown, which could reduce fuel demand and thus lower oil prices.
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