NBCNews.com | Oil Falls on Oversupply, Global Economic Growth Concerns NBCNews.com A slowing global economy also risks hurting demand for oil and keeping prices very low. Citi cut its forecast for global economic growth this year to just 2.5 percent, from a previous forecast of 2.7 percent. "Global growth prospects are worsening ... Oil Prices Down as US Crude Stocks Rise Again Oil price: why the market is completely 'out of whack' Oil industry must thwart 'misguided' divestment campaign, says Saudi minister |