Crude oil prices tumbled to their lowest since October 2, stung by a strong dollar and concerns about global demand.

OPEC is going to keep pumping record amounts of oil despite dwindling demand, hoping to put further pressure on non-OPEC rivals such as the US and Canada.

Nov. oil falls $1.37, or 2.9%, to settle at $45.89/bbl on Nymex.

China reported its economy grew 6.9% in the third quarter, the weakest rate since the global financial crisis in 2009.

Homebuilder confidence in the U.S. unexpectedly improved in the month of October, according to a report released by the National Association of Home Builders on Monday.

The report said the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index climbed to 64 in October from a downwardly revised 61 in September.

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