As the weekend nears, the focus shifts to the critical OPEC+ meeting slated for Sunday, where pivotal decisions on oil production cuts are expected. Last Friday, the oil market responded with a drop in prices, signaling investor anxiety. Brent crude saw a modest decline of 0.3% to $81.62 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) […]
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