... increasing geopolitical rhetoric. On one hand, a key recent event has been the trade-energy deal between the U.S. and the EU, accompanied by a reduction in trade disputes. Washington and Brussels have developed agreements aimed at preventing a new tariff war: mutual tariff reductions and increased U.S. energy exports to Europe were agreed upon. The energy component of the agreement benefits both sides: the EU gains additional supply guarantees for gas and oil, while the U.S. secures expanded markets and ...

... regulatory credits), down from approximately 19% a year earlier, and net income plummeted by 71%. While cost-cutting helped exceed margin expectations in Q1, revenue from auto sales dropped by 20%, disappointing Wall Street. Investors fear that the price war may continue, eating into profits. Elon Musk acknowledges the influence of macro factors: according to him, economic uncertainty is causing consumers to delay expensive purchases (i.e., vehicles). All this has undermined the previous enthusiasm towards ...

... escalation of geopolitical rhetoric. A key event in recent days was the trade-energy deal between the U.S. and the EU, accompanied by a softening of mutual trade disputes. Washington and Brussels have developed agreements aimed at preventing a new tariff war: mutual understanding has been reached on reducing tariffs and increasing energy supplies from the U.S. to Europe. The energy component of the agreement is beneficial for both sides: the EU receives additional guarantees of stable gas and oil supplies,...

... level of $70 per barrel. American WTI remains around $66-67. Price increases are fueled by several positive factors: U.S.-EU Trade Truce: The conclusion of a framework agreement between Washington and Brussels helped avoid an escalation of the trade war at the last moment. The parties agreed to mutually lower tariffs and significantly increase the export of American energy resources to Europe. This news improved investor sentiment and heightened expectations for increased demand for U.S. oil in the ...