U.S. Oil Prices Plummet Amid Economic Concerns and Tariffs

May 5, 2025

U.S. crude oil prices dropped over 4% following OPEC+'s decision to increase production by 411,000 barrels per day starting June 1.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite opened lower, driven by declines in major technology stocks like Apple and Amazon.
Economic concerns are heightened by President Trump's tariffs, affecting market stability and consumer spending.
The U.S. economy contracted by 0.3% in Q1, marking its first decline in three years.

U.S. crude oil prices dropped over 4% following OPEC+'s decision to increase production by 411,000 barrels per day starting June 1.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite opened lower, driven by declines in major technology stocks like Apple and Amazon.
Economic concerns are heightened by President Trump's tariffs, affecting market stability and consumer spending.
The U.S. economy contracted by 0.3% in Q1, marking its first decline in three years.

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