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Futures lost as much as 1.5 percent in New York. Inventories probably rose 2.9 million barrels last week, according to a Bloomberg survey before a government report later Thursday. Global equities and industrial metals also dropped after an upbeat U.S. growth outlook fueled the possibility of interest-rate hikes. U.S. crude inventories rose by 1.84 million barrels in the week through Feb. 9, data from the Energy Information Administration show. While analysts surveyed by Bloomberg expect a further increase in this week’s numbers, the American Petroleum Institute was said to report a decline of 907,000 barrels. Click Read More below for additional information.

The first-ever American football game to be held in Ireland takes place Sept. 29, and Jameson Irish Whiskey is ready to commemorate the occasion. The brand has declared itself the "Unofficial Whiskey for Football Fans," and has created a slew of events both in the U.S. and across the pond, as well as online content in honor of the first game in Dublin. Bringing “a little Irish mischief, toasting the unexpected moments, and championing fans on their own turf,” the online campaign from Ogilvy runs on Jameson-owned channels and in paid media through Nov. 2. "Jameson has always stood shoulder to shoulder with the fans, and that's why we are excited … to finally celebrate American football in Dublin," says Valeria Catterini, senior brand director, Jameson at Pernod Ricard USA, in a release.  "We can't wait for fans to experience Irish hospitality firsthand as we toast to the game that the fans helped make happen."