Brent slips as China growth hits low

Performers in a lion costume dance on poles in Trafalgar Square to celebrate Chinese New Year, in central  London February 1, 2009.  REUTERS/Andrew Parsons    (BRITAIN)

Propped up: Analysts are hopeful Chinese growth will pick up in the third quarter.

Brent crude slipped below $101 a barrel on Friday as China grew at its slowest pace in three years, reinforcing fears that a global economic slowdown could hurt fuel demand.

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