Crude oil futures settle sharply higher on weak dollar

27 Dec 2023 Evaluate

Crude oil futures ended sharply higher on Tuesday on weak dollar amid rising optimism the Federal Reserve will start cutting rates from early 2024 after data showed a bigger than expected slowdown in consumer price growth in November. Further, oil prices also rose amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns over trade disruptions due to several international firms stopping to transit via the Red Seas following the attacks on ships. 

Benchmark crude oil futures for January delivery rose $2.01 or 2.7 percent to settle at $75.57 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for February delivery was up by $2.00 or 2.5 percent to settle at $81.07 a barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange. 


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