Oil prices fall amid fears of weakening demand in China

Brent, WTI down from Monday’s highs

Pedestrians walk past a sign showing the numbers of the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong on 8 October 2024. Hong Kong stocks plunged more than 9%, their biggest fall in 16 years, after China left investors disappointed by a lack of new stimulus and few details about measures announced last month.
Pedestrians walk past a sign showing the numbers of the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong on 8 October 2024. Hong Kong stocks plunged more than 9%, their biggest fall in 16 years, after China left investors disappointed by a lack of new stimulus and few details about measures announced last month.Photo: PETER PARKS/AFP/SCANPIX
Published 9 October 2024, 19:56Updated 9 October 2024, 19:56
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