Wednesday witnessed a notable increase in oil futures, influenced by anticipations around U.S. monetary policy. Powell stated the Fed’s plan for unchanged interest rates this year, despite persistent inflation and a strong job market. He emphasized the necessity for more conclusive evidence before proceeding with rate adjustments. Brent crude briefly surpassed $84 during the trading […]
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