Oil prices fell on Thursday, with Brent crude settling at $67.44 and WTI crude at $63.57, after the Fed cut interest rates in response to a weakening U.S. economy. The labor market showed signs of softening, with fewer jobless claims but a decline in single-family home building. U.S. crude stockpiles decreased, but worries about demand persisted due to a rise in distillate stockpiles. In Russia, new measures were announced to protect against oil price fluctuations, while Ukraine targeted oil facilities. Exxon Mobil has no plans to resume operations in Russia, potentially boosting oil prices. Kuwait anticipates increased oil demand, especially from Asian markets. QatarEnergy raised prices for al-Shaheen crude loading, while Germany approved record investments to revive its economy. Israel launched air strikes to prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding in Lebanon.

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