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MarketsEkonomimTurkish, translatedFiled 5 h ago

Balance shifted in the oil market after the US elections

Original headlineABD seçimleri sonrası petrol piyasasında dengeler değişti

Open the sourceReported by Ekonomim, ekonomim.com, 4 November 2026
Impact 60 of 100, notable

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Brent crude fell about 9% to $94.28 a barrel as uncertainty following the U.S. midterm elections triggered sharp selling across oil markets. The drop marks a significant shift in oil market balances after the vote, with traders reassessing demand and policy expectations. The size of the move underscores how sensitive crude prices remain to U.S. political developments and the resulting uncertainty. Market participants will now watch whether the selloff extends or stabilizes as post-election policy direction becomes clearer.

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