Oil slips after Chinese data signals slowdown
Profits at industrial companies fell for the second consecutive month in September as producer prices continued sliding, highlighting damage of trade war
28 October 2019 - 08:31
Tokyo — After strong gains last week, oil prices were slightly lower on Monday as data released in China reinforced signs that its economy is slowing, though progress in China-US trade talks has supported prices.
Brent crude was down 12c, or 0.2%, at $61.90 a barrel by 6.09am SA time, having gained more than 4% last week, its best weekly gain since September 20...
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