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  "id": 18430317,
  "title": "Oil set for sharp weekly drop but Middle East supply concerns provide floor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/oil-set-for-sharp-weekly-drop-but-middle-east-supply-concerns-provide-18430317",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-06T03:02:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
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    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40447719/oil-set-for-sharp-weekly-drop-but-middle-east-supply-concerns-provide-floor"
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  "summary": "Oil prices are expected to experience a sharp weekly decline due to the recent US Congressional elections, which saw the Democrats gain control of the Senate and House of Representatives, marking a significant shift from President Trump's Republican majority. While this shift was initially viewed as a potential catalyst for de-escalation in the Iran conflict, supply concerns from the ongoing Middle East tensions continue to support the market. Brent crude futures for January rose by $1.57, or 1.6%, to $99.86 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures climbed by $1.10, or 1.22%, to $91.62 a barrel. However, both contracts are on track to decline by 12% this week following the expiration of the December contracts. The volatile market sentiment has been influenced by a series of tanker attacks in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting concerns over potential supply disruptions from the region.",
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        "title": "Oil set for sharp weekly drop but Middle East supply concerns provide floor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/oil-set-for-sharp-weekly-drop-but-middle-east-supply-concerns-provide",
        "published": "2026-11-06T02:49:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Oil set for sharp weekly drop but Middle East supply concerns provide floor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/oil-set-for-sharp-weekly-drop-but-middle-east-supply-concerns-provide-18430107",
        "published": "2026-11-06T02:54:39.000Z"
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