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Brent Crude – Oil pares gains in risk-averse trade
Risk aversion in markets may be weighing on oil prices a little, especially if economic fears are fueling that sentiment. Oil prices have rallied strongly on the back of supply restrictions and the economy failing to live up to expectations was always going to be one of the primary counter-risks for the price. I wouldn’t say that is now unfolding but clearly, investors are a little concerned about whether the economy can sustain current levels of interest rates for a prolonged period of time. From a technical perspective, I’m not seeing anything particularly concerning about the recent pullback. Brent crude still ... (full story)