Crude oil futures settle lower on Tuesday amid lingering demand concerns

30 Apr 2025 Evaluate

Crude oil futures, extending pullback seen in the previous session, closed sharply on Tuesday amid ongoing concerns a weakening U.S. economy and the U.S. led trade war with partners, especially China, will hurt energy demand. Meanwhile, traders seemed to shrug off the latest developments on the trade front, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicating that the Trump administration had reached its first trade deal. He declined to name the country involved but said he expects their prime minister and parliament to give their approval shortly. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the U.S. is very close to a trade deal with India, has had substantial talks with Japan and has the contours of a deal with South Korea.

Benchmark crude oil futures for June delivery tumbled $1.63 or about 2.63% at $ 60.42 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for June delivery slumped $1.61 or 2.44% to settle at $64.25 a barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange.

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