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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.

Oil prices rose on Friday following reports that Iran is preparing to attack Israel from Iraqi territory in the coming days. The lingering uncertainties due to geopolitical tensions keep increasing supply risks, though there is also downside to global demand due to Chinese lower imports.