Economic··Severity 7
Oil settles lower on clues about Fed policy, rumors of Hormuz deal
On Friday, oil prices dipped, driven by signals from the Federal Reserve and circulating rumors regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Market traders assessed the possibility of rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve aimed at battling inflation. Additionally, talks of a potential agreement to reopen the Strait influenced the market dynamics, which were affected by inconsistent oil flows, as U.S. officials addressed Venezuelan crude reserves.
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Primary source: Economic Times
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