Crude oil futures end lower on Thursday

20 Dec 2024 Evaluate

Crude oil futures ended lower on Thursday on stronger dollar following the Federal Reserve signaling fewer interest rate cuts next year than previously expected. Upbeat GDP data and a drop in jobless claims also provided support for the Fed's cautious approach to further rate cuts. Further, concerns about the outlook for oil demand, especially from the worlds second largest economy, China, hurt oil prices. Trade was fears weighed as well.

Benchmark crude oil futures for January delivery fell $0.67 or about 0.95 percent to settle at $69.91 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for February delivery dropped $0.51 or 0.69 percent to settle at $72.88 a barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange.


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