Crude slide amid concerns about U.S. economic recovery

Crude decreased on Thursday trading session falling for the third day so far this week amid concerns that the first partial U.S. government shutdown in 17 years will slow down the economic recovery of the country. Brent crude for delivery in November declined 12 cents to $109.07 a barrel on the ICE Futures Europe Exchange, while WTI dropped 81 cents to $103.29 a barrel on the NYMEX.