Election euphoria ends for oil prices

Oil prices were lower this week as the post-election enthusiasm waned, demand concerns returned, and as the US dollar strengthened. Again, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East were not a major contributor to price movements. Downwardly-revised demand and price forecasts for next year also put pressure on prices.

    

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