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WTI Crude Oil Tumbles as Middle East Tensions Ease and Chinese Demand Plummets

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  • Crude oil prices dropped over 3% as geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran eased.
  • Additionally, China's crude imports hit an eight-year low, signaling weakened global demand, while record US exports and reserve releases continue to exert downward pressure on prices.
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