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And worries about the credit picture have weighed on Oracle’s stock, she added, which could prompt management to give more details on funding plans on the next earnings call.

Uncertainty concerning tariff levels has also weighed on manufacturers, as duty levels have fluctuated for much of the year.

American manufacturing contracted for the ninth straight month, a survey showed, as uncertainty tied to ever-changing tariffs and a historic government shutdown weighed on business.

“Recent models are pointing to warmer-than-expected temperatures in Europe, which could weigh on demand for gas,” analysts at ANZ Research say.

While OPEC+'s strategy has contributed to a supply glut that weighed on crude prices and effectively eroded some of the group's profits, experts say a mix of other factors offset them.