
BofA says US-China trade tensions, OPEC+ output boost could push Brent below $50
(BOE Report) – Bank of America on Wednesday said that if U.S.-China trade tensions intensify while OPEC+ production ramps up, Brent prices could slip below $50 a barrel. The bank maintained its Brent forecast at $61 a barrel for the final quarter of 2025 and $64 a barrel for the first half of 2026, citing a likely floor around $55. “Looking