Close Menu
World Economist – Global Markets, Finance & Economic Insights
  • Home
  • Economist Impact
    • Economist Intelligence
    • Finance & Economics
  • Business
  • Asia
  • China
  • Europe
  • Economy
  • USA
    • Middle East & Africa
    • Highlights
  • This week
  • World Economy
    • World News
What's Hot

China redirects exports via south-east Asia in bid to evade Trump’s tariffs

July 6, 2025

Future of Science and Technology Agreement is a bellwether for US-China ties: Denis Simon

July 6, 2025

Here are the 2 big things we’re watching in the stock market this week

July 6, 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Sunday, July 6
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
World Economist – Global Markets, Finance & Economic Insights
  • Home
  • Economist Impact
    • Economist Intelligence
    • Finance & Economics
  • Business
  • Asia
  • China
  • Europe
  • Economy
  • USA
    • Middle East & Africa
    • Highlights
  • This week
  • World Economy
    • World News
World Economist – Global Markets, Finance & Economic Insights
Home » Asia hopes for cheaper oil as Opec boosts output – but trade doubts linger
Asia

Asia hopes for cheaper oil as Opec boosts output – but trade doubts linger

adminBy adminMay 11, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Copy Link LinkedIn Tumblr Email VKontakte Telegram
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Copy Link
Post Views: 52


A surprise decision by Opec+ to accelerate production increases is fuelling hopes of cheaper oil across import-reliant Asia – but analysts warn the move could backfire, with deepening US-China trade tensions and persistent geopolitical uncertainty threatening to suppress demand just as global supply expands.

The oil producers’ cartel announced last weekend that it would raise output in June by 411,000 barrels per day, marking its second consecutive monthly increase. This brings the total production increase since April to 960,000 barrels per day – reversing 44 per cent of the supply cuts the group had imposed since 2022, according to Reuters.

The decision caught market watchers off guard, coming amid a gloomy global economic outlook. Trade talks between Washington and Beijing have shown little sign of progress, and with the two powers set to meet in Switzerland this weekend, hopes for a breakthrough remain dim.

For Asia, the world’s largest oil-importing region, the prospect of lower prices could provide some relief. Many Asian nations lack domestic oil supplies to meet the soaring energy demands of their growing economies and analysts say cheaper oil could help ease growing economic pressures.

Oil processing infrastructure at an oilfield in the Caspian Sea, western Kazakhstan. Photo: Reuters
Oil processing infrastructure at an oilfield in the Caspian Sea, western Kazakhstan. Photo: Reuters

Benchmark Brent crude prices dropped to a four-year low of less than US$60 per barrel on Monday following the Opec+ announcement. By Friday afternoon, prices had edged slightly higher, trading at US$63 per barrel during Asian trading hours.



Source link

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram Copy Link
admin
  • Website

Related Posts

Asia

Prada’s new US$1,200 sandal is an Indian classic – but did it give credit where it’s due?

July 6, 2025
Asia

Vietnam’s new US trade deal sparks optimism despite tariff challenges

July 6, 2025
Asia

Philippine political dynasties under fire from EU watchers amid calls for electoral reform

July 6, 2025
Asia

How Singapore’s early leaders supported Lee Kuan Yew’s vision by challenging him

July 6, 2025
Asia

Why Japan just tested a missile on its own turf for the first time

July 6, 2025
Asia

Think Trump ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear programme? Don’t be so sure

July 5, 2025
Add A Comment
Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Editors Picks

Egypt’s non-oil business conditions deteriorate further in June, PMI shows – Business & Finance

July 6, 2025

Investors head into Trump tariff deadline benumbed and blase – World

July 6, 2025

Canada could financially back aluminum producers if 50% U.S. tariffs persist, trade group says – Business & Finance

July 6, 2025

A comment on Finance Act 2025—IV – Opinion

July 5, 2025
Latest Posts

PSX hits all-time high as proposed ‘neutral-to-positive’ budget well-received by investors – Business

June 11, 2025

Sindh govt to allocate funds for EV taxis, scooters in provincial budget: minister – Pakistan

June 11, 2025

US, China reach deal to ease export curbs, keep tariff truce alive – World

June 11, 2025

Subscribe to News

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news

Subscribe my Newsletter for New Posts & tips Let's stay updated!

Recent Posts

  • China redirects exports via south-east Asia in bid to evade Trump’s tariffs
  • Future of Science and Technology Agreement is a bellwether for US-China ties: Denis Simon
  • Here are the 2 big things we’re watching in the stock market this week
  • China reroutes exports via south-east Asia in bid to dodge Trump’s tariffs
  • Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs, but avoid direct mention of US, Israel

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Welcome to World-Economist.com, your trusted source for in-depth analysis, expert insights, and the latest news on global finance and economics. Our mission is to provide readers with accurate, data-driven reports that shape the understanding of economic trends worldwide.

Latest Posts

China redirects exports via south-east Asia in bid to evade Trump’s tariffs

July 6, 2025

Future of Science and Technology Agreement is a bellwether for US-China ties: Denis Simon

July 6, 2025

Here are the 2 big things we’re watching in the stock market this week

July 6, 2025

Subscribe to Updates

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news

Subscribe my Newsletter for New Posts & tips Let's stay updated!

Archives

  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • June 2024
  • October 2022
  • March 2022
  • July 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • November 2019
  • April 2011
  • January 2011
  • December 2007
  • July 2007

Categories

  • AI & Tech
  • Asia
  • Banking
  • Business
  • Business
  • China
  • Climate
  • Computing
  • Economist Impact
  • Economist Intelligence
  • Economy
  • Editor's Choice
  • Europe
  • Europe
  • Featured
  • Featured Business
  • Featured Climate
  • Featured Health
  • Featured Science & Tech
  • Featured Travel
  • Finance & Economics
  • Health
  • Highlights
  • Markets
  • Middle East
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Middle East News
  • Most Viewed News
  • News Highlights
  • Other News
  • Politics
  • Russia
  • Science
  • Science & Tech
  • Social
  • Space Science
  • Sports
  • Sports Roundup
  • Tech
  • This week
  • Top Featured
  • Travel
  • Trending Posts
  • Ukraine Conflict
  • Uncategorized
  • US Politics
  • USA
  • World
  • World & Politics
  • World Economy
  • World News
© 2025 world-economist. Designed by world-economist.
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • DMCA
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.