Crude oil futures decline as Fed stimulus uncertainty weighs

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Source: WBPonline
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Crude oil prices declined in the European afternoon trading session as investor concerns rose before the Fed meeting minutes on Wednesday. North American crude declined 1.28% to $105.49 per barrel, at the same time Brent crude decreased 0.78% to $109.05 per barrel, adding to signs U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs said that Brent may increase above $115 per barrel in the near term.
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