
Stock markets stalled and safe havens were supported in Asia as doubts grew over interest rates and growth outside the US. Oil prices fell to a six-week low on concern about a supply overhang and the prospect that China and the US would draw on fuel reserves.
Brent was last near $80, about 8% below last month's three-year high.
Lower crude prices reduce energy and freight cost pressure, but a reserve-driven supply overhang is a bearish signal for energy-linked feed and biofuel demand.
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