Crude oil futures settle in green with modest gains on Friday

07 Jan 2023 Evaluate

Crude oil futures trimmed initial gains and settled in green with modest gains on Friday as fears of a global recession raised concerns about the outlook for energy demand. Data showing a contraction in U.S. service sector activity in the month of December weighed on oil prices. The ISM said its services PMI tumbled to 49.6 in December from 56.5 in November, with a reading below 50 indicating a contraction. Initial surge in oil prices came on optimism surrounding China's reopening and expectations of further stimulus measures. However, Brent crude ended lower.

Benchmark crude oil futures for February delivery rose 10 cents or 0.1 percent at $73.77 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. However, Brent crude for March delivery fell 12 cents or nearly 0.2 percent at $78.57 a barrel (provisional) on London's Intercontinental Exchange.

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