Oil Slips as Banking Fears Return, Offsetting China Demand Hopes

Oil Slips as Banking Fears Return, Offsetting China Demand Hopes
An aerial view shows an oil factory of Idemitsu Kosan Co. in Ichihara, east of Tokyo, Japan, on Nov. 12, 2021. Kyodo/via Reuters
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LONDON—Oil extended losses on Wednesday as unease over Credit Suisse spooked world markets, offsetting hopes of a Chinese oil demand recovery.

Early signs of a return to calm and stability faded after Credit Suisse’s largest investor said it could not provide the Swiss bank with more financial assistance, sending its shares and broader European stocks sliding.