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Trump touts oil price drop on day before election

Trump touts oil price drop on day before election

Summary

President Donald Trump highlighted falling oil prices in a closing appeal to voters on Monday, the day before the midterm elections. Brent crude traded at $104 a barrel and U.S. benchmark WTI at about $96, after both had been higher earlier in the day.

Key Facts

  • Trump made the remarks on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.
  • Brent crude, the international benchmark, traded at $104 per barrel Monday afternoon.
  • Brent had reached as high as $112 earlier Monday.
  • U.S. benchmark WTI traded at about $96 per barrel.
  • The article says WTI had also been higher earlier in the day, but the supplied text cuts off before giving its earlier price.
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