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excess supply

British

noun

economics a situation in which the market supply of a commodity is greater than the market demand for it, thus causing its market price to fall

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Despite elevated geopolitical risks, the overall market sentiment remains bearish on persistent concerns over excess supply.

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That’s a “very bearish signal,” suggesting demand destruction, excess supply, or both, says Mizuho’s Robert Yawger.

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Prices are pressured by concerns over excess supply and signs of weaker demand in the U.S.

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However, the outlook remains bearish, weighed by persistent concerns over excess supply.

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In early European trade, Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate slightly rebounded after settling more than 1% lower in the previous session, despite growing concerns over weaker demand and excess supply.

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