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Oil prices climb as US-China trade talk progress eases market jitters

by May 12, 2025
by May 12, 2025

Oil prices extended their recent gains in early trading on Monday, buoyed by positive pronouncements from both the United States and China following their weekend trade negotiations.

The apparent progress in talks between the world’s two largest crude oil consumers significantly lifted market sentiment, fostering hopes for an easing of the trade dispute that has threatened global economic growth and energy demand.

Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, climbed 27 cents, or 0.4%, to $64.18 a barrel by 0001 GMT.

Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures advanced 28 cents, or 0.5%, to trade at $61.30 a barrel from Friday’s close.

This upward momentum builds on a strong performance last week, where both benchmarks surged over 4%, marking their first weekly gains since mid-April.

That earlier optimism was partly sparked by a separate US trade agreement with the United Kingdom, which raised hopes that broader economic dislocations from US tariffs on its trading partners might be averted.

The latest boost came as high-level trade talks between the US and China concluded on a positive note Sunday.

US officials highlighted a “deal” aimed at reducing the US trade deficit, while their Chinese counterparts stated that an “important consensus” had been reached.

However, concrete details of the discussions remained scarce, with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng indicating a joint statement would be forthcoming on Monday.

Demand hopes tempered by supply outlook

Constructive dialogue and a potential resolution to the trade war are seen as highly beneficial for crude oil demand.

A restoration of more normalized trade flows, currently hampered by significant tariffs imposed by both nations, would likely spur economic activity and, consequently, energy consumption.

Despite the positive sentiment surrounding the talks, analysts cautioned that gains might be capped by other market factors.

“Optimism over constructive US-China talks supported sentiment, but limited details and OPEC’s plan to raise output capped gains,” Toshitaka Tazawa, an analyst at Fujitomi Securities, told Reuters.

Tazawa referred to the plans by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) to accelerate production increases in May and June, which will introduce more crude supply into the market. Interestingly, a separate Reuters survey found that actual OPEC oil output edged slightly lower in April, adding a layer of complexity to the supply picture.

Geopolitical and industry factors also in play

Beyond the immediate US-China dynamic, other geopolitical and industry developments are influencing the oil market.

Talks between Iranian and US negotiators regarding Tehran’s nuclear program concluded in Oman on Sunday with plans for further negotiations, according to officials.

While Tehran publicly reiterated its stance on continuing uranium enrichment, any eventual US-Iran nuclear deal could potentially ease concerns about global oil supply constraints, thereby exerting downward pressure on prices.

Meanwhile, on the supply side within the US, energy firms last week reduced the number of active oil and natural gas rigs to their lowest levels since January, according to data from energy services firm Baker Hughes.

This decline in drilling activity could signal a potential slowdown in future US production growth.

As the market digests the positive, albeit vague, signals from the US-China trade front, the interplay between demand expectations, OPEC+ supply decisions, and ongoing geopolitical negotiations will continue to shape oil price trajectory.

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