
Crude oil fell for a fourth consecutive session after a roughly 9% drop on Wednesday, with Brent at $94.03 and WTI at $87.12. Republican losses in the midterms raised hopes of a negotiated settlement to the Iran conflict.
Goldman Sachs also raised its oil price forecast on risks.
Price moves are being driven by expectations of a diplomatic outcome rather than by physical supply changes. Traders should watch Goldman's higher forecast, which signals that the downside may be limited.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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