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OPEC+ Boosts Oil Output, Fueling Inflation and Slowdown Fears
3 Aug
Summary
- OPEC+ agreed to raise oil production by 547,000 barrels per day in September
- U.S. tariffs raise concerns over mounting inflation and economic slowdown
- Asian markets set to open lower, with futures pointing to weaker starts
As of August 4th, 2025, investors are closely monitoring the aftermath of OPEC+'s recent decision to significantly increase oil production. The group has agreed to raise output by 547,000 barrels per day in September, a move that has sparked concerns over mounting inflation levels and the potential for an economic slowdown.
Alongside the oil price developments, investors are also assessing the impact of the U.S.'s latest tariffs, which have further fueled worries about the state of the global economy. The tariffs have raised alarm bells over rising inflation and the possibility of a broader economic downturn.
In the Asian markets, the outlook appears grim. Japan's Nikkei 225 is set to open lower, with futures contracts pointing to a weaker start. Similarly, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 are also poised to begin the day on a negative note, as investors brace for the potential fallout from the OPEC+ decision and the ongoing trade tensions.
