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S02 Ep36 Energy Market Update: Why did oil sell off?

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Brent rallied up over 75 $/b last week but sold off again at the end of the week. Investec's Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at why the rally faded so quickly.

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30 Sep 2024 English South Africa Business

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