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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Sporting legends, rising stars, and international guests gathered in Madrid for the 24th Laureus World Sports Awards, where the global sporting community came together to celebrate a year of exceptional achievements, inspiring moments, and the unifying power of sport.
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South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted from office, appeared at the Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday to attend the second hearing in his ongoing criminal trial, where he faces serious charges of insurrection.
A missile attack in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has resulted in casualties, adding to growing concerns over the intensifying conflict.
A U.S. airstrike on Yemen’s Ras Isa oil port has killed at least 74 people and injured 171 others, marking the deadliest known attack in President Trump’s renewed campaign against Houthi rebels and raising alarm over the widening scope of the conflict.
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Sporting legends, rising stars, and international guests gathered in Madrid for the 24th Laureus World Sports Awards, where the global sporting community came together to celebrate a year of exceptional achievements, inspiring moments, and the unifying power of sport.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about ending the Russia-Ukraine war during a meeting with Italy’s Prime Minister, citing recent peace talk developments, though the U.S. warned efforts may end without signs of concrete progress.
South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted from office, appeared at the Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday to attend the second hearing in his ongoing criminal trial, where he faces serious charges of insurrection.
A missile attack in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has resulted in casualties, adding to growing concerns over the intensifying conflict.
A U.S. airstrike on Yemen’s Ras Isa oil port has killed at least 74 people and injured 171 others, marking the deadliest known attack in President Trump’s renewed campaign against Houthi rebels and raising alarm over the widening scope of the conflict.
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