On Monday, February 19, Brent crude oil futures experienced a modest uptick as investors displayed relative composure in response to tensions in the Red Sea. Over the weekend, an attack by Houthi rebels on a cargo ship prompted the crew to evacuate the vessel in the Red Sea. The trading session was notable for the […]
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