
WTI fell about 7% to $53.30 on Nov 20, 2018, its lowest in more than a year, and Brent dropped to $62.29. The decline followed a Wall Street sell-off driven by slowing growth fears and weak retail and tech results.
Volumes in WTI futures were well above the 10-month daily average.
Expectations of weaker global growth reduce projected oil demand and push crude lower. Lower energy prices also weigh on biofuel margins that support grain and oilseed demand.
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