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Crude oil WTI futures expiring in March rose 0.4 percent to $79.01 a barrel
Consensus U.S. GDP growth forecasts for 2025 are at +2.1 percent, a rosy forecast given the risks
Crude oil WTI futures expiring in March inched up 0.1 percent to $76.45 a barrel
Data on Tuesday showed that U.S. producer prices increased moderately in December
IMF and OECD estimate that global growth could hit 3.2 to 3.3 percent this year
The U.S. dollar index fell 0.32 percent to 109.60, remaining near its two-year peak
Georgieva noted that the U.S. economy is performing "quite a bit better" than anticipated
Western Asia's economy is set to strengthen to 3.5 percent in 2025, driven by improved prospects in Saudi Arabia and Türkiye
Crude oil WTI Futures expiring in March increased by 1.7 percent, hitting $77.06 a barrel
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.17 percent to 109.83, making bullion less attractive for other currency holders
Prices are set for weekly gains as uncertainty over U.S. interest rates and trade tariffs boosts safe haven demand
