Oil prices experienced a downturn, dropping over 1% due to an unexpected rise in U.S. stockpiles. This marked a halt in the previous streak of gains. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and upcoming U.S. elections remain key factors influencing the market. On Wednesday, October 23, oil prices ended lower as U.S. crude inventories increased […]
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