Oil prices dip on signals of softer economic outlook
Chinese growth slows but demand from the world’s biggest oil importer remains robust
21 October 2019 - 07:43
Singapore — Oil prices eased on Monday amid persistent concerns about the global economic outlook and the impact on oil demand, while Russia again missed its target to cut oil output last month.
Global benchmark Brent crude oil futures fell 10c, or 0.2%, to $59.32 a barrel by 0108 GMT. US crude oil futures were down by 9c, or 0.2%, to $53.69...
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