Oil prices fell more than 1 percent on Tuesday, reflecting lingering concerns about the outlook for global demand, particularly in China.Benchmark Brent crude futures fell 1.2 percent to $90.12 a barrel, while WTI crude futures were down 1.4 percent at $83.40.Concerns grew that demand may be waning in China due to economic pressures. "China is experiencing a recession of sorts," mostly tied to a s...
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May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.