US oil prices fall below $90 per barrel for first time since May 7
US oil prices have fallen below $90 per barrel for the first time since May 7, marking a significant decline. This drop is attributed to disappointing economic data from China, a strengthening US dollar, and expectations of increased supply from OPEC+. The decline in oil prices could ease inflation concerns and positively impact risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
- ▪West Texas Intermediate crude oil settled at approximately $90.31 per barrel on May 25, reflecting a 6.51% drop.
- ▪Disappointing economic data from China and a stronger US dollar contributed to the decline in oil prices.
- ▪Expectations of increased supply from OPEC+ later this year are influencing the medium-term outlook for oil prices.
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US oil prices fall below $90 per barrel for first time since May 7 WTI crude's sharp decline could ease inflation fears and open the door for friendlier monetary policy, with potential ripple effects across crypto markets. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 25, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); West Texas Intermediate crude oil settled at roughly $90.31 per barrel on May 25, marking a 6.51% single-day drop…
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