Oil prices on track for February losses on worries over tariffs, economic outlook

• Oil prices settle at lowest level of the year as tariff threat hurts demand outlook

  Oil futures settled Tuesday at their lowest level of the year, with the economy and energy demand expected to take a hit from proposed U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico that may come into effect ...
  
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• Consumer sentiment sours as worries grow over outlook for U.S. economy

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• Oil prices hold at 2025 lows on tariff fears, prospects for end to war in Ukraine

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• Consumer confidence plunged in February amid rising economic concerns

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