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WTI slips below $74 as Middle East tensions cap further losses

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WTI crude prices fell below $74 after a recent rally, with FXStreet citing Middle East tensions as a factor limiting further downside.

Latest closeWTI crude $74.03 ▲5.1%

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FXStreetWTI slips below $74 after recent rally, Middle East tensions limit the downside

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