Global financial markets this week grappled with heightened volatility driven by U.S. tariff policies, monetary policy adjustments, and geopolitical developments. U.S. equities saw mixed performance, with the S&P 500 down 1.5% and the Nasdaq falling 2.6%, pressured by semiconductor export restrictions. The bond market offered some stability, though 10-year Treasury …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher on U.S. Tariff Exemptions, Strong China Imports — But Trade War Caps Gains
Oil prices ticked up slightly on Monday, lifted by a combination of U.S. tariff exemptions on electronic goods and a sharp rebound in China’s crude imports for March. However, concerns over an escalating U.S.-China trade war and its impact on global economic growth continued to limit gains. As of 08:22 …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady but Set for Second Weekly Loss as U.S.-China Trade War Escalates
Oil prices remained largely flat on Friday, yet were poised to log a second consecutive weekly loss as investors weighed the economic toll of a rapidly escalating U.S.-China trade conflict. Persistent fears of weakening global demand, paired with downgraded forecasts from energy authorities, have kept a lid on any price …
Read More »Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-China Trade War Escalates, China Inflation Disappoints
Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, giving back much of the previous session’s rebound, as fears of a prolonged U.S.-China trade war resurfaced and weak inflation data from China deepened concerns over global demand. As of 07:55 ET (11:55 GMT): Brent crude futures (June delivery) dropped 2.8% to $63.62 per …
Read More »Oil Prices Slide to Lowest Since February 2021 Amid Trade War and Supply Concerns
Oil prices extended their losing streak to a fifth straight session on Wednesday, dropping to levels not seen since February 2021, as an escalating tariff war between the United States and China stoked fears of weakening global demand. At the same time, expectations of rising supply added further pressure to …
Read More »Oil Prices Rebound After Steep Selloff, But Risks from U.S.-China Tariff Standoff Persist
Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, rebounding more than 1% following a sharp selloff that pushed crude to near four-year lows. The recovery was supported by a modest bounce in global equity markets, though analysts caution that downside risks remain due to escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and fears of a …
Read More »Oil Price Recent Paradox: Why Falling Crude Could Signal Economic Trouble
While lower fuel prices might offer a fleeting sense of relief at the pump, the recent decline in oil prices carries a potentially ominous message for the broader economy. A simplistic view once held that cheaper oil universally benefited the United States, translating to greater consumer spending and reduced business …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Surges to Three-Day Highs Amid Trade Tensions and Safe-Haven Demand
The U.S. dollar roared back to life on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, climbing to three-day highs as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid escalating trade tensions sparked by President Trump’s tariffs. The Greenback, which had already begun its recovery on Friday, gained further momentum, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) …
Read More »Oil Prices Expected to Retreat Amid Output Hike
Oil prices dropped sharply on Thursday, extending steep declines as the OPEC+ alliance decided to accelerate the reversal of previous production cuts in May. This announcement amplified losses already triggered by sweeping new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday. By 1305 GMT, Brent crude futures had slumped …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady as Markets Await Trump Tariff Announcement
Oil prices held steady on Wednesday, as traders remained cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement at 2000 GMT. Concerns over potential trade war escalation and slower global demand for crude kept markets in check. Brent crude futures fell $0.07 (-0.09%) to $74.42 per barrel by 08:58 GMT. …
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