Tariffs Muddy the Future of the Global Oil Market

Tariffs muddy the future of the global oil market

If President Donald Trump’s tariffs stymie the U.S. economy — which would, in turn, slow the global economy — oil demand will fall. And we're already operating at a surplus. In this episode, why the oil market tea leaves are difficult to read right now. Plus: Trump takes an “unprecedented” hands-on approach to Big Tech business dealings, and tariffs on semiconductors will make electronics more expensive. And, despite a six-year period of steep o…

Global Markets Surge, Tech Tariffs Twist & Oil Slumps – Business Roundup (Aug 10-11, 2025)

Finance & Global Markets Global stock markets edged higher toward record territory as the week began. Europe’s STOXX 600 rose 0.3% and MSCI’s world equity index climbed within 0.2% of its all-time high reuters.com. Wall Street’s S&P 500 and Nasdaq are hovering near record levels, buoyed by a strong U.S. earnings season and improving sentiment… Read more The post Global Markets Surge, Tech Tariffs Twist & Oil Slumps – Business Roundup (Aug 10-11,…