Crude oil futures end lower on Monday

30 Jul 2024 Evaluate

Crude oil futures ended lower on Monday amid concerns about the outlook for demand from China. Markets were awaiting the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement on Wednesday. The central bank is widely expected to hold rates unchange. The accompanying statement is eyed for clues about the timing of rate cuts by the Fed. Meanwhile, traders looked ahead to the meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies. The OPEC+ meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday (August 1).

Benchmark U.S. crude oil futures for September delivery fell $1.35 or about 1.8% to $75.81 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for September delivery dropped $1.35 or 1.66% to $79.78 per barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange.


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