Citi Says Oil May Slump to $60 as Hormuz Shock Fades Away

Citi Says Oil May Slump to $60 as Hormuz Shock Fades Away. Brent oil could extend declines to $60 a barrel by year-end as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz ease, according to Citigroup Inc.

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Citi Says Oil May Slump to $60 as Hormuz Shock Fades Away. Brent oil could extend declines to $60 a barrel by year-end as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz ease, according to Citigroup Inc., adding to a chorus of bearish outlooks for the global crude market.

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Citi Says Oil May Slump to $60 as Hormuz Shock Fades Away.Supported · Medium-high confidence

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Citi Says Oil May Slump to $60 as Hormuz Shock Fades Away.

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