Oil Dragged Down as Trade War Escalates

The video discusses the current state of the oil market, focusing on trade tensions between the US and China and their impact on global risk assets. It highlights the upcoming OPEC meeting in Saudi Arabia, where production cuts and US oil production will be key topics. The video also covers the African swine fever's effect on pork prices and global food costs, with a related conference in China. Lastly, it examines the trends in the platinum and palladium markets, particularly in relation to electric vehicles, with a major conference in London.

What are the main factors affecting the oil market as discussed in the text?

How might the US production levels impact OPEC's decisions on production cuts?

What is the significance of the upcoming OPEC joint ministerial meeting?

What impact is African swine fever having on global food prices?

Discuss the potential role of platinum in electric vehicles as mentioned in the text.