Oil Edges Up to $71 With Debt-Ceiling Talks Restraining Rebound
- Negotiations continue on spending package to avert US default
- Economic uncertainty limiting crude’s bounce back from losses
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Oil steadied near $71 a barrel after four weeks of losses, though the US debt-ceiling negotiations injected a risk-off sentiment in broader markets that’s restraining crude’s relief rally.
West Texas Intermediate is finding support at the psychological level of $70, but the gains have been muted by a stronger dollar and falling equities amid increased concerns the US may default on its debts. Traders also are looking for new data to provide clarity on the economy’s trajectory.