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Brent crude oil fell 4.55 percent to $98.89, dropping below the $100 mark. The S&P 500 index climbed 1.61 percent to 7,691.0 during the session.
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LNG
QatarEnergy is reportedly in discussions to secure additional long-term contracts for US liquefied natural gas. The company plans to purchase between 3 million and 6 million tons annually.
Oil Sands
Canadian Natural Resources plans to extend maintenance periods at its Horizon oil sands facility to every three years. The company aims to raise mining and upgrading capacity to 597,000 barrels per day.
HotEnergy Demand
Baker Hughes chief executive Lorenzo Simonelli predicts sustained expansion in energy needs and capital spending over the next ten years. The firm anticipates modest industry growth in 2027 despite geopolitical uncertainties and volatile oil prices.
HotIran
Brent crude dropped 9.3 percent to $93.95 and WTI fell 8.9 percent to $87.70 after Democratic midterm wins pressured Trump to end the Iran conflict. Bond yields in the UK and France also declined as inflation fears eased.
Oil Inventories
The Energy Department reported a 865,000-barrel drop in crude inventories for the week ending October 30, beating estimates of a 1.7 million-barrel increase. Distillate stocks also fell by 3.565 million barrels.
Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates is reportedly evaluating the construction of a new oil pipeline. The project aims to provide an alternative route for crude exports, reducing reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
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