COMMERZBANK CUTS 2025 BRENT PRICE FORECAST

Tina Collins

11 Mar 2025

Commerzbank Prediction: Commerzbank lowered its price forecast for Brent crude oil in 2025.

OPEC Decision: OPEC and its allies decided to slowly increase oil production.

Reason for Increase: They are reducing efforts to limit supply and keep prices high.

Market Condition: OPEC says the oil market is "healthy," but prices have dropped.

Impact: Oil prices are now at levels that were once acceptable for oil-producing countries.

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CHINA: RETAIL SALES AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION BEAT EXPECTATIONS

GOLD PRICE SITS NEAR RECORD HIGH, CONTINUES TO DRAW SUPPORT FROM THE GLOBAL FLIGHT TO SAFETY

CHINA FEBRUARY 2025 NEW HOME PRICES FALL 4.9% YoY, 0.1% MoM

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