Oil ticks up as markets weigh rate hikes, China gloom
Oil prices in Asia rose slightly as traders considered weak demand indicators from China and the possibility of further U.S. rate hikes, while also factoring in potential supply constraints.
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Posted 8/23/2023, 3:38:11 AM
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