Oil prices dip due to uncertainty on OPEC+ cuts and strengthening of USD
Oil prices nudged lower for the second consecutive session on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar as expectations for US interest rate cuts were delayed following robust nonfarm payrolls data released on Friday. Brent crude oil futures (Symbol: UKOUSD) slipped to $79.58 a barrel, while US WTI crude oil futures (Symbol: USOUSD) fell 4 cents to $75.49 a barrel.
The stronger-than-expected US jobs report led the market to adjust their expectations for interest rate cuts, causing the dollar to rally. A firmer dollar makes dollar-denominated commodities like oil more expensive for holders of other currencies, contributing to the decline in oil prices.
At the same time, the euro also came under pressure due to the call for snap legislative elections by Macron. Read more on why oil prices are dipping.
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