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Beekeeper » 18 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

18 minutes ago

Market Summary > Crude Oil Futures
79.38
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1.34%−1.08today
Jun 5, 4:59 PM EDT • Disclaimer

!! Seems your **** is taking a hit. Massively.

       

Are you going to the Freedom Too Grifty Event?

So is Trump responsible for bringing the prices down?   Well, yes..  People are cutting back in the face of a Global Reccession. Demand is down.  People aren't buying shyt. Truckers ain't rolling. People can't even make travel plans for the summer.  And if your brown, don't move around.




The global economy is currently teetering on the brink of recession, primarily driven by a severe energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. While a full-blown global recession is not yet officially declared, prolonged energy disruptions are severely dampening growth projections worldwide.Current Economic State & ProjectionsGrowth Forecasts: The International Monetary Fund (IMF World Economic Outlook) predicts global growth could slow to roughly 2.5% under prolonged conflict scenarios. Historically, global growth dropping below 2% signifies a global recession.Energy Shocks: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil prices soaring, putting significant upward pressure on global inflation. Economists warn that if energy prices average over $100 a barrel, several developing and energy-importing economies could tip into outright recessions.OECD Outlook: The OECD Economic Outlook warns that if disruptions to Gulf energy infrastructure persist, global GDP growth could crater to just 2.1% this year.How Institutions Define a Global RecessionUnlike a standard national recession (such as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP in the U.S.), a global recession requires a much broader synchronized downturn. The IMF defines it primarily by a decline in annual per-capita real World GDP, heavily backed by a weakening of macroeconomic indicators:Industrial productionInternational tradeGlobal capital flowsOil consumption and pricesWorldwide employment ratesGlobal Exposure and RisksVulnerable Sectors: Energy and materials industries are currently the most highly exposed, experiencing significant volatility and supply shortages.Private and Public Debt: The World Economic Forum notes that around 79% of chief economists expect increased volatility in private debt markets, while 74% anticipate the same for public debt markets.Regional Disparities: The impacts are unevenly distributed. Low-income countries lacking energy reserves are taking the hardest hits, while major economies like India continue to see projected growth upgrades due to strong local momentum.