{"id":50705,"date":"2025-07-18T15:08:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T19:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-signals-imminent-trade-deals-crude-oil-futures-dip\/50705\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T15:08:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T19:08:27","slug":"trump-signals-imminent-trade-deals-crude-oil-futures-dip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-signals-imminent-trade-deals-crude-oil-futures-dip\/50705\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Signals Imminent Trade Deals, Crude Oil Futures Dip"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p>President Donald <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a> has provided fresh indications that significant trade deals are on the cusp of completion, citing specific percentage figures that would signify a finalized agreement. <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a> stated, &quot;When I send out the paper saying 35%, 40% it&#39;s a deal,&quot; suggesting that formal announcements could involve these tariff or trade concession percentages. This follows earlier remarks where Trump hinted at the imminent announcement of &quot;big ones&quot; concerning trade agreements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The President&#39;s comments underscore ongoing efforts to reshape global trade relationships, with expectations for major announcements in the near future. These pronouncements come amidst a period where the administration has been actively engaged in various trade negotiations, aiming to secure agreements deemed beneficial to the United States.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In related market news, crude oil futures settled lower, reflecting broader market dynamics. <strong>Brent Crude Futures<\/strong> closed at <strong>$69.28 per barrel<\/strong>, marking a <strong>$0.24<\/strong> or <strong>0.35%<\/strong> decrease. This slight dip in international benchmark prices could be influenced by a variety of factors, including supply-demand outlooks and global economic sentiment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Similarly, <strong>US Crude Oil Futures<\/strong> settled at <strong>$67.34 per barrel<\/strong>, down by <strong>$0.20<\/strong> or <strong>0.30%<\/strong>. The performance of both Brent and US crude oil futures suggests a marginal softening in energy prices, which can have implications for energy companies and consumer costs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The slight declines in crude oil prices occur as market participants continue to monitor geopolitical developments and trade policy shifts, which can significantly impact global energy demand and supply. <em>The interplay between trade policy and commodity markets remains a key area of focus for investors.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Donald Trump has provided fresh indications that significant trade deals are on the cusp of completion, citing specific percentage 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