On a tense Tuesday, oil futures saw a decline, influenced heavily by U.S. monetary policy anticipation and the strengthening dollar. With the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates amid high inflation, expectations are that high rates could persist. This could bolster the dollar and apply downward pressure on oil prices. In addition to financial […]
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