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Despite gains, oil prices have suffered significant losses in 2025 due to slowing demand and rising production
Crude stocks fell by 4.5 million barrels recently, with analysts expecting further declines in inventories
Brent crude futures reached $61.20, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate settled at $58.05 a barrel
Barclays lowered its Brent forecast by $4 to $66 a barrel due to OPEC+ decisions
The United States has approached China to seek talks over Trump's 145 percent tariffs, and Beijing's door was open for discussions
Last month, Brent and WTI marked their biggest percentage drops since November 2021
Primary market dollar issuance shows promise despite recent quietness in the GCC region
Trump's tariffs have raised fears of a potential recession in the global economy this yearÂ
U.S. WTI crude gained 41 cents, reaching $63.43
Brent is on track for a 2 percent weekly fall while WTI crude is set to decline 2.9 percent for the week
Markets remained nervous about aggressive U.S. tariffs and the ongoing trade war with China
