Crude oil futures end lower on Tuesday

22 May 2024 Evaluate

Crude oil futures ended lower on Tuesday amid concerns about interest rates after comments from a few Fed officials suggested that the central bank might keep rates higher for a longer period. The International Energy Agency (IEA) in its report last week had trimmed its outlook for crude demand this year, citing concerns over weaker economic conditions due to pressure from interest rates. Meanwhile, traders were awaiting the OPEC+ ministerial meeting scheduled for June 1. The group will decide on its production policy.

Benchmark crude oil futures for June delivery fell $1.14 or more than 1.42% to settle at $78.66 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for July delivery dropped $0.83 or 0.99% to $82.88 per barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange.


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