Oil Prices Plunge to 2-Month Low
Global oil rates plunged sharply on Wednesday to their lowest in two months and below $95 per barrel after Democrats secured majorities in both chambers of the US Congress, defeating President Donald Trump.
Global oil rates plunged sharply on Wednesday to their lowest in two months and below $95 per barrel after Democrats secured majorities in both chambers of the US Congress, defeating President Donald Trump.
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- Energy stocks additionally declined, with the S&P Energy Index losing 4.77 percent as investors anticipated feasible changes in US foreign and energy policies.
- The election results have raised expectations of a feasible shift in Washington's approach to the ongoing war with Iran.
- Nevertheless, Trump's election setback could additionally push him towards military escalation rather than negotiations.
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While US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 8 percent to $87.35 per barrel, at the time of press, Brent crude dropped 9 percent to $94.30 per barrel. 5 Ways Trump's Midterm Loss Could Affect Pakistan.
Notably, the election results have raised expectations of a feasible shift in Washington's approach to the ongoing war with Iran.
Nevertheless, Trump's election setback could additionally push him towards military escalation rather than negotiations. Such a scenario could potentially worsen supply risks in global oil markets. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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Taken together, the developments around oil Prices Plunge to 2 point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
