Oil Holds Drop With US Stockpile Climb and Geopolitics in Focus
Oil held a decline as an industry report pointed to a build in US crude stockpiles, while geopolitical concerns continued to fester.
Global benchmark Brent was near $70 a barrel after losing 0.7% on Tuesday, while West Texas Intermediate traded below $67. The American Petroleum Institute said nationwide inventories rose by 4.6 million barrels last week, although a draw was seen at the key hub in Cushing, Oklahoma.