Oil Prices Dip Amid Precious Metals Profit-Taking and Geopolitical Tensions
Oil prices fell 0.3% on Tuesday following a 2% rise the previous session, influenced by profit-taking in precious metals. Despite geopolitical tensions involving Russia and the Middle East, the market faces pressure from a potential oil glut.
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Oil prices eased slightly on Tuesday, with Brent Crude Oil futures for February delivery dropping 21 cents, or 0.3%, to $61.73 a barrel, and the March contract falling 19 cents to $61.30. West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil also slipped 20 cents, settling at $57.88. This retreat follows a robust 2% increase in the previous session, driven by profit-taking in the precious metals markets, particularly Silver and Platinum , which had recently surged to record highs.
