The majority of US stock prices crashed on the back of an ever-worsening bout of slump on both industrial and oil shares, eclipsing recent price rallies caused by growth in biotech and aviation technology companies. Brent crude prices dropped to just under $45 per barrel and is now at par with WTI in terms of living with a highly bearish market as US stockpiles continue to be above average and Libya resumes its production. The US dollar also subsequently dropped in value while US Treasury yields did not exhibit any major changes after it was able to regain its losses.
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