Oil prices stable as market awaits Federal Reserve, OPEC decisions

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Brent crude futures dipped 11 cents to $85.35 a barrel at 0949 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 8 cents to $78.95

Oil prices were broadly stable as the market is looking towards a meeting of OPEC and its allies as well as a Federal Reserve rate decision and U.S. government data on crude and fuel stockpiles on Wednesday.

Tamer U.S. rate hike expectations helped lower the dollar index, which supported oil prices as a weaker greenback makes the commodity cheaper for buyers holding other currencies, according to Stephen Brennock, analyst at PVM.All eyes will be on a meeting of key ministers of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies including Russia, known as OPEC+, where producers are expected to stick with output targets agreed in November.

 

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