The oil market again demonstrates increased volatility as Brent quotes fluctuate in the range of $59- $60 per barrel. Two factors exert pressure on the oil rate today - the loss of investor interest in risky assets against the background of weak data on China's foreign trade, as well as the approximation of a vote in the British House of Commons on Brexit.

As is known, Chinese economic statistics often serves as a leading indicator of future global economic recovery rates. Accordingly, the depressing data on the volume of imports (decreased by 7.6%) and exports (decreased by 4.4%) led to the emergence of new concerns about a slowdown in global growth.

Today we should pay attention to the results of the vote on the Brexit agreement in the British Parliament. The lack of a deal will lead to a decrease in Brent oil prices since Brexit without a deal could trigger a financial crisis in England, which will be another threat to global demand for hydrocarbons.