NYMEX crude dips on US political showdown

摘要

New York—NYMEX November crude settled at its lowest level in three months, down 54 cents at $102.33/barrel Monday, on downside pressure from the prospect of a midnight US government shutdown that rattled equities and commodities across the board. November crude fell to $101.05/b during the session—the lowest level for a frontmonth contract since July 5.