Oil prices dropped over 2% on Friday, driven by concerns about weakening demand from China and the potential for slower interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. China’s factory output slowed, and its demand for oil decreased, while U.S. economic data was stronger than anticipated, potentially influencing the Fed’s decision on rate cuts.
European shares end lower on US Fed rate, Trump jitters
European shares fell on Friday, dragged down by disappointing earnings, concerns about the impact of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s policies, and a jump in Treasury