Donald Trump

Oil markets faced pressure from weak PMI data from China, indicating ongoing struggles in business activity

The U.S. dollar index gained 0.28 percent to 107.74, making bullion less attractive for other currency holders

Oil prices fall 0.6 percent to $77.82 as Trump pushes for lower crude prices, higher U.S. production
West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped 0.6 percent to $74.21 per barrel
