[New York 2nd Reuters]-Crude futures fell 2% in a 2 day transaction. Weekly US crude oil inventory statistics increased more than expected, raising concerns about oversupply of crude oil. The low level of a series of rice indicators, such as manufacturing industry-related indicators, was another source of pressure.
North Sea Brent Futures <LCOc1> was liquidated at $ 57.69, down 1.20 dollars (2%). The liquidation price of US WTI crude futures <CLc1> is also $ 52.64, down $ 0.98 (1.8%).
The weekly US crude oil inventory announced by the US Energy Information Agency (EIA) increased 3.1 million barrels, exceeding the market forecast of 1.6 million barrels.