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.
Setelah 56 peristiwa perdagangan bearish sebelumnya, Minyak Mentah (Brent) bergerak median -5,6% selama 5 sesi (20% lebih tinggi; separuh tengah -9,0% sampai -1,7%), dan -4,5% selama 20 sesi.
Setelah 80 peristiwa perdagangan bearish sebelumnya, Minyak Mentah (WTI) bergerak median -2,2% selama 5 sesi (30% lebih tinggi; separuh tengah -6,9% sampai +0,8%), dan -1,5% selama 20 sesi.
Pergerakan benchmark setiap komoditas dari penutupan terakhir sebelum peristiwa. Pembacaan historis menggabungkan peristiwa serupa di masa lalu; itu menggambarkan apa yang terjadi, bukan apa yang akan terjadi. Bukan nasihat investasi.
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.