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Oil Markets on Edge: U.S.-China Trade Talks Signal Potential Shift in Global Energy Dynamics
U.S.-China Trade Talks: On May 9, 2025, global oil markets experienced a modest uptick, with Brent crude rising to $63.07 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate reaching $60.12 per barrel. This increase follows a 3% surge the previous day, primarily attributed to easing trade tensions between the United States and China, the world's two largest oil consumers. The anticipation of high-level trade discussions scheduled for May 10 in Switzerland between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China's Vice Premier He Lifeng has injected cautious optimism into the markets.