What if oil prices fall to $40?

The slump in oil prices to $60 per barrel should be a clear net gain for the world economy. Indeed, the potential boost to global demand is one important reason to expect prices to level out soon. Nonetheless, further falls – say to $40 – could see the negatives start to outweigh the positives.

Subscriber content

Read this in full, free

Start a free trial and use one of your 10 free starter credits to unlock this piece.


Free. 10 articles. No card required.
By completing this form you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions for the provision of a free trial of Capital Economics' services. We take your privacy seriously and will not share your details with others without your consent. By providing your details, including your email address, you are consenting to Capital Economics sending you macroeconomic commentary and analysis. You can unsubscribe at any time. See our Privacy Policy for more information.

Already a client or trialist? Log in to read this.