Global oil prices soar over 2% on geopolitical tensions, interest rate cut hopes
The rally was fuelled by mounting concerns over the potential shipping disruptions following the intensifying attacks in the Red Sea.
Global oil prices surged more than 2% on Tuesday, marking their highest level in December. The rally was fuelled by mounting concerns over the potential shipping disruptions following the intensifying attacks in the Red Sea. The oil market also gained support from expectations that the FED would start cutting key interest rates in 2024, allowing consumption to revive.
Brent crude futures settled $2/barrel or 2.5% higher at $81.07/barrel.
WTI crude rose by $2.01/barrel or 2.7% to close to $75.57/barrel.