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Saxo Bank's weekly commodities review describes a sharp selloff after Trump's broad tariffs raised recession fears. Crude prices fell on recession risk and an accelerated OPEC+ output increase, and the commodity annual gain was roughly halved.
Lower crude prices reduce biofuel feedstock values and feed-input costs, and recession fears dampen overall commodity demand. Trade retaliation adds supply-chain disruption risk.
home.saxoOle HansenApr 4, 2025After 565 past bearish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -1.4% over 5 sessions (41% higher; middle half -5.9% to +3.0%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 312 past bearish macro events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -1.7% over 5 sessions (38% higher; middle half -5.4% to +2.3%), and -1.7% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
The weekly review ties the sharp commodity selloff to tariff-driven recession fears and the OPEC+ output boost.
