[MARKET UPDATE] WTI crude futures continue to trickle lower and are down over USD 1/bbl following US President Trump's announcement that Venezuelan authorities will be turning over 30mln-50mln bbls of oil to the US

The decline in WTI crude futures, dropping over $1/bbl, signals market concern about pressure on oil prices following President Trump's announcement regarding Venezuela's oil turnover to the U.S.

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[MARKET UPDATE] WTI crude futures continue to trickle lower and are down over USD 1/bbl following US President Trump's announcement that Venezuelan authorities will be turning over 30mln-50mln bbls of oil to the US

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This supply increase could outweigh demand prospects, suggesting potential for further downside in energy markets. As a result, consider the implications for inflation expectations and commodity-linked currencies as crude reacts to this new supply dynamic.

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