Oil slips as Trump dashes US stimulus hopes

US President ends talks with Democrats over economic aid package, while anticipated rise in US oil stockpiles puts further pressure on prices

Ending talks: US President Donald Trump has ended talks with Democrats over a fourth stimulus package to boost the US economy
Ending talks: US President Donald Trump has ended talks with Democrats over a fourth stimulus package to boost the US economyPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 7 October 2020, 05:54Updated 7 October 2020, 05:54