Crude oil futures end significantly lower on Friday

04 Nov 2023 Evaluate

Reversing previous session’s gains, crude oil futures ended significantly lower on Friday with cut of over 2%. The sharp fall came in following the release of a closely watched Labor Department report showing weaker than expected job growth in the month of October. While the data added to optimism the Federal Reserve will refrain from future interest rate hikes, it also led to worries about the outlook for energy demand.

Benchmark crude oil futures for December delivery declined $1.95 or 2.4 percent to settle at $80.51 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for January delivery fell $1.92 or 2.3 percent to settle at $84.89 a barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange.

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