Oil prices ease as investors assess impact of Israel-Hamas war

Oil prices declined in early Asia trade on Monday as investors awaited the possibility of the Israel-Hamas conflict involving other countries, which could further increase prices and impact the global economy. Brent futures fell 0.4% to $90.53 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 0.4% to $87.32 a barrel.

Oct 16, 2023 - 05:30
Oil prices ease as investors assess impact of Israel-Hamas war
Oil prices declined in early Asia trade on Monday as investors awaited the possibility of the Israel-Hamas conflict involving other countries, which could further increase prices and impact the global economy. Brent futures fell 0.4% to $90.53 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 0.4% to $87.32 a barrel.