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Why are oil prices down by 5% and will it continue to fall or rise again? Oil prices slide, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are oil prices down by 5% and will it continue to fall or rise again? Oil prices dropped after comments from US President Donald Trump on Iran talks. Brent and WTI crude fell from recent highs. A stronger US dollar, profit-taking, and OPEC+ decisions also impacted prices.

2 Feb 2026 4:36 pm