Crude oil futures rose by about 2%, and US crude oil inventories fell more than expected

8/8/2024 6:01 AM GMT+9

Crude oil futures rose about 2% in US time. Even as concerns surrounding sluggish demand in China were not dispelled, US crude oil inventories rebounded from a low for the first time in several months in response to a decline more than expected.
Liquidation values are 1.85 dollars (2.42 percent) high for North Sea Brent futures = 78.33 dollars per barrel, and 75.23 dollars (2.77%) higher for US WTI futures.