Oil Prices Drop as OPEC+ Pauses Supply Hikes Amid Oversupply Fears
Oil prices fell as OPEC+ paused supply hikes for early 2026, fueling oversupply concerns. A stronger U.S. dollar added to pressure on WTI crude.
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Abstract: Against this harsh background, oil is unlikely to push significantly higher in the near-term. While Thursday plunge is being partially trimmed

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Against this harsh background, oil is unlikely to push significantly higher in the near-term. While Thursday plunge is being partially trimmed, the price of oil will struggle to move higher in the short- and medium-term with strong resistance between $58.80/bbl. and $61.00/bbl.
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