Oil Markets: OPEC+ to Hike Supply Amid Donald Trump Pressure
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OPEC+ plans to increase oil production by 138,000 barrels a day starting in April, following pressure from US President Donald Trump to lower oil prices. This is the first step in a series of monthly increases aimed at restoring 2.2 million barrels a day by 2026.
March 04, 2025 | 7:15 am
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The United States Brent Oil Fund (BNO) may experience short-term price fluctuations as OPEC+ increases oil supply, potentially leading to lower oil prices.
As OPEC+ increases oil supply, the market may anticipate lower oil prices, which could negatively impact the price of BNO, an ETF that tracks Brent oil prices. The increase in supply is a direct response to pressure from the US to lower prices, suggesting a potential downward pressure on oil prices.
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