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Oil prices<\/strong> remained steady in Asian trade on Wednesday, after sharp gains earlier this week, as market attention shifted toward a potential build in U.S. crude inventories<\/strong> and an upcoming interest rate decision<\/strong> by the Federal Reserve<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crude prices surged earlier this week, supported by U.S. threats to sanction Russian oil buyers<\/strong> in a bid to pressure Moscow to end its conflict with Ukraine. Additionally, positive developments in U.S.-EU trade relations<\/strong>, following a trade deal between the two, further bolstered oil prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the momentum was tempered by industry data<\/strong> showing an unexpected build in U.S. inventories<\/strong>, raising concerns about demand<\/strong> in the world\u2019s largest fuel consumer amid ongoing economic uncertainty<\/strong>. The market is also waiting for signals from the Federal Reserve\u2019s interest rate decision<\/strong> on Wednesday, along with other crucial economic indicators<\/strong> expected later this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Data released by the American Petroleum Institute (API)<\/strong> on Tuesday showed a 1.5 million barrel increase<\/strong> in U.S. oil inventories<\/strong> for the week ending July 25, contrary to expectations of a 2.5 million barrel drawdown<\/strong>. This was a reversal from the prior week’s small inventory draw and has raised concerns about demand in the U.S., particularly given the uncertain economic environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The API data is often followed by official inventory data<\/strong> later on Wednesday, which may provide further insight into the state of U.S. crude supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Investors are awaiting the outcome of the Federal Reserve\u2019s two-day meeting<\/strong>, with markets widely expecting the central bank to keep interest rates unchanged<\/strong>. However, the strength of the dollar<\/strong>, in anticipation of the Fed’s decision, has put some downward pressure on oil prices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Several key U.S. economic data points<\/strong> are due this week, including the nonfarm payrolls data<\/strong> on Friday<\/strong>, which will be closely scrutinized for signs of labor market strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The U.S.-EU trade deal<\/strong> also continues to be in focus, with President Trump\u2019s deadline for new tariffs<\/strong> landing on Friday<\/strong>, adding to uncertainty in global trade dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While trade deal optimism<\/strong> between the U.S. and Europe has supported the oil market, inventory builds<\/strong> and economic uncertainty<\/strong> weigh on sentiment. Investors will be looking for signals on future demand, especially after recent geopolitical events and trade policy changes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Oil prices remained steady in Asian trade on Wednesday, after sharp gains earlier this week, as market attention shifted toward a potential build in U.S. crude inventories and an upcoming interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve. 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