Crude oil prices inched higher on global exchanges, reflecting cautious optimism amid ongoing market fluctuations.
Oil prices recorded slight gains in international markets, continuing a trend of modest fluctuations driven by economic indicators and geopolitical factors.
On the London InterContinental Exchange Futures (ICE), Brent crude rose by $0.13, reaching $65.01 per barrel. Meanwhile, Light crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) increased by $0.14 to trade at $61.67 per barrel.
The uptick in prices comes amid investor watchfulness over global supply dynamics, economic recovery signals, and potential shifts in demand. Analysts suggest that further developments in geopolitical tensions, OPEC+ production decisions, and global consumption patterns could influence market direction in the coming weeks.
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