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.
Após 56 eventos baixista de comércio passados, Petróleo (Brent) subiu em mediana -5,6% em 5 sessões (20% de alta; metade central de -9,0% a -1,7%), e -4,5% em 20.
Após 80 eventos baixista de comércio passados, Petróleo (WTI) subiu em mediana -2,2% em 5 sessões (30% de alta; metade central de -6,9% a +0,8%), e -1,5% em 20.
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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.