WTI crude oil futures fall as polls start closing in US election

TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell on Wednesday as presidential election polls were closing in the United States.

WTI dropped 23 cents, or 0.3%, to trade at $71.76 per barrel at 0053 GMT. Brent crude oil futures starts trading at 0100 GMT.

Republican Donald Trump has won Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia in Tuesday’s presidential election while Democrat Kamala Harris captured Vermont, Edison Research projected, as polls closed in the first nine U.S. states, including Georgia and North Carolina.

This post is originally published on INVESTING.

  • Related Posts

    Oil falls after Trump reverses Colombia sanctions threat

    By Anna Hirtenstein LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices wavered on Monday after the U.S. and Colombia reached a deal on deportations, reducing immediate concern over oil supply disruptions but keeping traders…

    Dollar gains on tariffs fears; euro looks to ECB meeting

    Investing.com – The US dollar slipped lower Monday, rebounding after recent losses as attention returned to the potential for trade tariffs from the Trump administration at the start of a…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    What is the Global Debt Impact on U.S. Dollar

    • April 14, 2025
    What is the Global Debt Impact on U.S. Dollar

    Gold, Silver, and the Dollar in 2025

    • April 14, 2025
    Gold, Silver, and the Dollar in 2025

    Mastering the True Strength Index: A Comprehensive Guide for Traders

    • April 14, 2025
    Mastering the True Strength Index: A Comprehensive Guide for Traders

    StoneX Eyes Derivatives Market with US Futures Broker R.J. O’Brien Acquisition

    • April 14, 2025
    StoneX Eyes Derivatives Market with US Futures Broker R.J. O’Brien Acquisition