Oil drops over 3% to 4-week low after US midterm elections

Brent crude fell more than 3% on Tuesday, hitting its lowest level in nearly four weeks, in the immediate aftermath of the US congressional elections. The move suggests market participants are pricing in potential policy shifts or reduced geopolitical risk premium, though the exact driver remains unclear. This matters as oil price moves feed into inflation expectations and energy-sector equities.

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