Oil, stocks mixed as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce

Traders assessed the implications of an extended trade truce announced by former President Donald Trump, contributing to mixed performance in oil and equity markets. The extension eased near-term tariff risks, supporting risk appetite and boosting trade-sensitive stocks, though concerns over enforcement and long-term policy clarity limited gains. Energy markets saw choppy trading as improved global growth prospects from reduced trade tensions competed with oversupply worries, weighing on crude prices. Stocks in export-reliant sectors and emerging markets with high trade exposure remained most sensitive to shifts in the trade outlook. Investors will focus on upcoming U.S.-China diplomatic talks and monthly trade balance data for signals on whether the truce holds and whether supply chains begin adjusting.

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