Pessimism about US-China trade talks pushes oil prices down
Fragile economic growth caused by protectionist US trade policy is having a profound effect on oil demand and oil demand growth, one analyst says
29 July 2019 - 12:02
London — Oil prices weakened on Monday amid pessimism over US-China trade talks and the prospect of slower economic growth globally that could reduce demand for crude.
Brent crude futures were down 21 US cents at $63.25 a barrel by 8.50am GMT. Prices rose 1.6% last week...
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