On April 11, 2025, Seeking Alpha reported an update on crude oil futures, noting a complex week of fluctuating prices. The market demonstrated an increase on Friday despite experiencing a slight decline over the week. This volatility was attributed to tariff-related news, which initially drove prices to four-year lows. Subsequently, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for several countries, while simultaneously increasing tariffs on unspecified others, contributing to the unrest in crude oil trading. Carl Surran, a news editor at Seeking Alpha, provided this report.