Crude oil futures end sharply lower on Tuesday

08 Nov 2023 Evaluate

Crude oil futures ended sharply lower after China data highlighted demand concerns. China's exports declined more than expected in October due to the lackluster global demand. The annual decline in exports worsened to 6.4 percent in October from 6.2 percent in September. This was much bigger than the expected drop of 3.3 percent and marked the sixth consecutive decline. Further, weak economic data from U.K. and the eurozone weighed as well on oil prices. The dollar's surge hurt as well.

Benchmark crude oil futures for December delivery fell $3.45 or 4.3 percent to settle at $77.37 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for January delivery dropped $3.57 or 4.74 percent to settle at $81.61 a barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange.


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