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Oil prices ease as markets refocus on demand worries
Oil prices declined on Tuesday, ending a five-day surge, as OPEC cut its 2024 demand growth forecast due to weaker expectations in China. Brent crude dropped to $81.89 per barrel, and U.S. crude fell to $79.63 per barrel. Market attention also turned to Middle East tensions and the upcoming U.S. inflation report.