Demand expectations suffer another blow, WTI falls to a new low for the year.
This week (9.5-9.11), the overall crude oil price showed a downward trend. The average price of WTI this week is $67.72 per barrel, a decrease of $4.53 per barrel, or -6.27% compared to the previous week.
Pessimistic forecasts are emerging one after another! IEA lowered its oil demand forecast, and Citigroup and Morgan Stanley are also bearish.
The growth rate of oil demand has dropped to its lowest level since the outbreak.
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