Oil prices rose on strong U.S. crude exports (+1.8M bbl) and a 4th straight stockpile draw, but gains faded as the Fed's cautious 2025 outlook boosted the USD. WTI settled below $71, while Brent closed above $73. Kazakhstan's pledge to comply with OPEC+ quotas eased oversupply fears, while rising exports and a 3.18M-bbl distillate draw signaled stronger global demand. But a stronger dollar may limit further oil gains, especially with concerns over sluggish Chinese demand and robust U.S. production. #Oil #WTI #Brent #CrudeOil #OPEC