Crude oil prices held steady as the market digested conflicting cues: higher U.S. stockpiles versus OPEC’s plans to manage supply. U.S. inventories rose significantly, signaling softer demand, but optimism over potential OPEC+ production adjustments kept prices from dropping further.
Highlights:

U.S. Inventory Impact: A recent report revealed an unexpected build-up in crude oil stockpiles, dampening immediate bullish sentiment.
OPEC’s Role: Speculation over further supply cuts from OPEC and its allies provided support, with traders closely monitoring the group’s upcoming decisions.

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With the balance of demand concerns and potential supply controls, the oil market appears poised for heightened volatility.