What the Oil Plunge Means for Global Economic Growth

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A supply-driven drop in oil prices would normally be a positive for global growth, cutting costs for businesses and putting more money in consumers’ pockets. This time, that might not be the case, according to Bloomberg Economics: Producers will still lose -- though evidently Saudi Arabia sees long-term benefits from squeezing higher-cost competitors. Consumers will gain, but with the risk of a coronavirus-induced shutdown looming, they might not have the motive or opportunity to divert their energy savings to other spending.