Oil Prices at Four-Year Low on Trade War, Surprise OPEC+ Move
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Oil prices have dropped to a four-year low due to two key factors: escalating global trade tensions that threaten energy demand and an unexpected OPEC+ decision to loosen output curbs faster than anticipated. The combination of US trade levies and potential economic slowdown is putting significant downward pressure on oil markets.
April 09, 2025 | 7:00 am
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The United States Oil Fund (USO) is likely to experience negative price movement due to reduced oil prices caused by trade tensions and increased OPEC+ production.
The USO ETF directly tracks crude oil prices, so the significant drop in oil prices due to trade tensions and OPEC+ production changes will likely cause a corresponding decline in the ETF's value.
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