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OPEC Could Cut Next Week

Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) was steady above $78 on Thursday as markets prepared for a busy day of economic releases. The commodity traded at $78.06 at 7:45 GMT as investors kept their focus on OPEC’s upcoming meeting and whether or not the cartel would cut output.

Brent Lower As OPEC Division Continues

Worries about the division between OPEC members remained a major driver of oil prices on Wednesday and drove Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) lower. The commodity traded at $78.73 at 8:45 GMT as investors kept an eye on the cartel’s debate over whether or not to cut supplies at next week’s meeting.

Brent Remains Below $103 Despite Tightening Supplies

Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) was steady on Wednesday morning after briefly rising overnight, but waning demand in both China (FXI, quote)  and Europe (FEZ, quote) coupled with declining U.S. crude imports kept a lid on gains.