[MARKET UPDATE] Crude trims earlier losses and moves into the green despite a lack of newsflow and as traders digest weekend geopolitics; WTI Feb +0.2% in a USD 56.31-57.73/bbl, Brent Mar +0.2% in a USD 59.75-61.24/bbl parameter

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10:00

[MARKET ANALYSIS] DXY firmer on haven appeal, G10s subdued across the board to various degrees

09:58

Manchester United (MANU) sack Ruben Amorim as head coach

09:57

[MARKET UPDATE] Crude trims earlier losses and moves into the green despite a lack of newsflow and as traders digest weekend geopolitics; WTI Feb +0.2% in a USD 56.31-57.73/bbl, Brent Mar +0.2% in a USD 59.75-61.24/bbl parameter

09:48

Around 12 loaded oil tankers have reportedly departed from Venezulean waters in dark mode, TankerTrackers reports

09:48

"Iran's Judiciary on Protests: We Will Show No Mercy", according to Al Arabiya

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