Crude futures fell in Asian trading on April 3 after the US announced blanket tariffs of at least 10% on imports and reciprocal duties on major partners. Energy imports were largely excluded from the tariffs, but analysts expected slower global growth.
Expectations of weaker global growth and oil demand from a trade war put downward pressure on crude and energy-linked input costs, while the energy exemption limits direct cost effects.
Tras 56 eventos bajista de comercio pasados, Petróleo crudo (Brent) se movió una mediana de -5,6 % en 5 sesiones (20% al alza; mitad central entre -9,0 % y -1,7 %), y -4,5 % en 20.
Tras 80 eventos bajista de comercio pasados, Petróleo crudo (WTI) se movió una mediana de -2,2 % en 5 sesiones (30% al alza; mitad central entre -6,9 % y +0,8 %), y -1,5 % en 20.
Variaciones de la referencia de cada materia prima desde el último cierre antes del evento. Las lecturas históricas agrupan eventos pasados del mismo tipo; describen lo ocurrido, no lo que ocurrirá. No es asesoramiento de inversión.
The US announcement of sweeping tariffs on April 3 raised global growth and oil demand concerns, triggering the initial sell-off in crude futures.
The Apr 3 US tariff announcement triggered the initial selloff via expected slower global growth, even though energy imports were largely excluded.
Crude fell in Asia after the blanket tariff announcement as slower global growth was priced in despite energy being excluded.