Oil falls as weak China data offsets US debt ceiling progress

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:Oil prices extended losses early on Wednesday as worries of slowing demand from top oil importer China after the release of weaker-than-expected economic data outweighed some positive progress on the U.S. debt ceiling bill. Brent crude futures for August delivery fell 28 cents to $73.43 a barrel by 0250 GMT,

:Oil prices extended losses early on Wednesday as worries of slowing demand from top oil importer China after the release of weaker-than-expected economic data outweighed some positive progress on the U.S. debt ceiling bill.

China's manufacturing activity contracted faster than expected in May on weakening demand, with the official manufacturing purchasing managers' index down to 48.8 from 49.2 in April. The outcome lagged a forecast of 49.4. In the U.S., trader sentiment was lifted slightly after legislation brokered by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to lift the $31.4 trillion U.S. debt ceiling and achieve new federal spending cuts passed an important hurdle late on Tuesday, advancing to the full House of Representatives for debate and an expected vote on passage on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman last week warned short sellers betting oil prices would fall to"watch out" in a possible signal that OPEC+ may cut output.

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