Israeli authorities claimed to have…
Reduced U.S. diesel consumption and…
After a volatile week, oil…
U.S. crude oil prices have surged past $90 a barrel, triggering worries about accelerating inflation and its potential impact on an economy already grappling with the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest…
Markets & Geopolitics While production was unaffected when Storm Daniel out of the Mediterranean hit land in eastern Libya, the country’s key oil export terminals were all temporarily closed last…
It is no secret that Warren Buffet, or more accurately his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA: BRKB), has been amassing a significant stake in Occidental Petroleum (OXY). Their stake is…
More than ever, Putin needs something big. A dramatic gesture for global public consumption. That’s what North Korea is all about. While the Kremlin may have had Prigozhin’s…
1. Saudi Arabia Seeks to Regain Market Share in China- As Saudi Arabia…
The global oil market, a critical element of the world's economic engine, is currently at a pivotal junction. Recent events have caused dramatic shifts, impacting both supply and demand dynamics.…
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict Over the past year, the signs have been everywhere that Middle East alliances are truly shifting, and the very tricky game of normalization of ties with…
When most people think of technology in energy, they think mainly of companies in the alternative energy space. There have been some amazing advances in solar and wind power, and…
Russian regional elections begin this weekend in 49 of its 83 regions, including Crimea and occupied areas of Ukraine. In occupied Ukraine, the elections (which are inherently rigged)…
U.S. Crude Trends Upward U.S. benchmark October West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices marked a significant uptick, with U.S. crude oil seeing an increase of over $2 a…
1. Gabon Coup Roils West African Markets, Avoiding Disruptions So Far- The second coup in…
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict In the wake of the death of the Russian head of the Wagner mercenary group in a plane crash, the focus is now on who will…
Crude oil futures have been on a bit of a tear for the last week or so, posting only one down day in the last six days of trading, and…
The coup in Niger has now spread to Gabon, with military leaders on Wednesday overthrowing the long-time president (the Bongo family, which has ruled since the 60s) and…
1. Australia’s LNG Strike Keeps Gas Markets on Tenterhooks- European gas prices have been seesawing…
October West Texas Intermediate Crude oil futures posted a volatile trade on Thursday on top of a bearish weekly performance. The price action reflected a myriad of factors from economic…
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict General Khalifa Haftar, the commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), is in the process of rounding up supporters of the former Ghaddafi regime in Sirte…
The world of stock analysts and commentators, as seen in the financial media, has been abuzz this week with one big story. The Fed are conducting their annual get together…
On Wednesday, news began to circulate that the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary outfit, Prigozhin, died in a plane crash between St. Petersburg and Moscow (along with 7…
In some ways, buying a falling stock in front of earnings isn’t a smart thing to do. There is always the chance that there are people out there who know…