Oil Prices Waver Amid Economic Uncertainty and Interest Rate Speculation

Oil prices experienced volatility, finding some stability through technical support despite a general trend of risk aversion in broader financial markets. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil saw a minor decline of 0.4%, dropping below $79 per barrel amidst market fluctuations influenced by mixed economic signals and anticipation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony. The crude oil market found a semblance of support around its 200-day moving average, which acted as a barrier against further drops.