Oil prices post back-to-back losses on prospect of Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 13 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Oil Futures Decline: Oil futures experienced consecutive losses following President Trump's announcement of talks with President Putin regarding the Ukraine war, which alleviated some supply risk concerns.
Market Influences: The decline in oil prices is attributed to rising U.S. crude inventories, a higher-than-expected consumer-price index, and uncertainties surrounding Trump's trade policies.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
