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Trump Highlights Oil Prices in Election-Eve Pitch

Politics · First reported 2 Nov, 17:35 · Updated 18:16

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The coverage focuses on President Trump’s comments about falling oil prices on the eve of the midterm elections. One report also notes his statement that Iran wants a settlement.

  • On Monday, Trump touted lower oil prices as part of his closing pitch to voters ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.
  • Brent crude was reported at $104 on Monday afternoon, after reaching as high as $112 earlier in the day.
  • The Washington Examiner also reported Trump’s claim that Iran wanted a settlement.
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Trump’s remarks
Monday, ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections
Brent crude
$104 Monday afternoon; as high as $112 earlier that day
Trump’s reported oil-price claim
Down almost $10 a barrel
Iran
Trump said Iran wanted a settlement

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