Crude Oil is trading today in the European session below the $79 level.
Oil prices extended their losses on Tuesday, as investors anticipated that persistent U.S. inflation would keep interest rates elevated for a longer period, thereby depressing consumer and industrial demand.
Crude oil prices fell by nearly 1% on Monday after U.S. Federal Reserve officials indicated they were awaiting more signs of slowing inflation before considering interest rate cuts.
Fears of weaker demand prompted selling, as the prospect of a Fed rate cut became more distant.