Crude Oil is trading today in the European session below the $73 level.
Crude oil futures declined on Tuesday morning amid expectations of increased global supply by year-end.
OPEC+ announced on Sunday a production cut of 5.8 million barrels per day until 2025, including a 3.66 million barrel voluntary cut extended through 2024 and a phased 2.2 million barrel cut ending in September 2025. Despite these measures, the market anticipates a supply increase.
Additionally, US purchasing managers index data showed a second consecutive month of contraction in manufacturing activity, raising concerns about US demand for crude oil.