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The global commodities market saw a decline in oil prices as the US dollar rose above its two-year high following the Fed’s rate cut.  Brent declined around $72 per barrel while US WTI plunged below $69 per barrel as dollar gain overshadowed 25 basis points Fed funds rates cut.

Prices of crude oil decline over rising U.S dollar. The global commodity market trading bearish ahead of US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell speech. The U.S Fed chair is scheduled to speak on the economic outlook after inflation surge triggered caution markets temperature. Strong dollar has raised energy costs for major importers –China, US and India amidst geopolitical tensions.