Oil Slips to 2025 Lows Following OPEC's Output Hike, Stocks Slide

Oil prices fell sharply on Monday, reaching their lowest levels in 2025, following the unexpected decision by OPEC+ to restart some of its previously halted production. WTI crude fell 2% to settle at $68.37 per barrel, while Brent crude slipped 1.6$71.62 per barrel, marking their lowest levels since December.The news sent shockwaves through energy stocks, with the sector experiencing widespread losses. The Energy Select Sector SPDR, which tracks the largest U.S. energy companies, sank 3.5% on Monday, m ...