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Brent crude spikes higher following greater than forecast US draw on stocks

The latest US weekly oil inventory data has just been released and it has shown a greater than forecast draw on stocks in the latest reporting period. Crude stocks have fallen by 4.65 million barrels compared to a forecast of 2.7 million barrels. So, oil prices jumped on this news. Brent for October delivery jumped rapidly towards $78 and consequently set a new session high in the process. It is just now trading at $77.94

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