Crude oil futures were lower in mid-afternoon on Nov. 6, as the list of European nations imposing lockdowns to stem the spread of COVID-19 grew larger, even as outcome of the US election remained mired in uncertainty with a deeply divided political scene. At 1:16 pm Singapore time (0516 GMT), the ICE January Brent crude futures fell $1.04/b (2.54%) from the Nov. 5 settle at $39.89/b, while the NYMEX December light sweet crude contract was $1.06/b (2.73%) lower at $37.73/b. Danish authorities have introduced a localized lockdown in some areas after the discovery of a coronavirus mutation in minks that can spread to humans. Starting Nov. 6 and to last until Dec. 3, the lockdown will see bars and resturants, public transport and public indoor sports halt operations. All minks in Denmark, up […]