Oil Prices Drop 2% Despite Wave of Bullish News
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AI-PoweredOil prices dropped 2% despite a rare alignment of bullish signals, including OPEC's upbeat demand outlook and softer glut forecast from the IEA, indicating a mixed market sentiment.
Market impact analysis based on neutral sentiment with 79% confidence.
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Oil prices slid nearly 2% on Thursday in a move that ran against a rare alignment of bullish signals—from OPEC’s upbeat December MOMR to a softer glut forecast from the IEA and fresh U.S. inventory draws. Brent fell toward $61… And WTI toward $57… Extending a losing streak that now spans most of December. OPEC’s latest monthly report maintained a firm demand outlook for 2025–26, pointing to resilient consumption in China, India, and the Middle East while reiterating that non-OPEC supply growth…
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