1. Unprecedentedly Low Cushing Stocks Jeopardize Hub Operations- Oil prices have been greatly boosted by crude inventories in Cushing, the delivery point for US WTI…
The global oil market has experienced a whirlwind of movements this week, with prices swinging between highs and lows, driven by a myriad of factors…
If you are someone who has been reading my articles for a while, you will be aware that I try to be accountable if nothing…
A fierce resumption of the Armenia-Azerbaijan war over Nagorno-Karabakh is a direct reflection of a breakdown of Russian foreign policy and Russian domestic political uncertainty…
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict The smoke and mirrors surrounding developments in U.S.-Iran relations continued this week, with Israeli media insisting the Iranian leaders have agreed…
Probably the most important thing that any trader can do is to keep an open mind. Preconceptions can be dangerous to your wealth. Making an…
In an unexpected twist, given the plethora of bullish fundamentals, crude oil prices are on course for a decline this week due to profit-taking and…
1. Cushing Premia Soar as Rock-Solid Demand and Low Stocks Put Pressure on WTI- The price of the US light sweet benchmark West Texas Intermediate,…
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict Poland’s state-run refiner is using strategic reserves to artificially keep diesel prices low. It’s selling diesel that it has imported at…
Washington’s push to shift the balance of relations in the Middle East, which hinges on the normalization of relations with Israel, continues to gain serious…
1. Despite Lower Gas Prices, Europe’s Industrial Gas Demand Just Not Enough- Europe’s industry gas demand is set to remain 20% below 2021 levels this…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict Over the past year, the signs have been everywhere that Middle East alliances are truly shifting, and the very tricky game…
1. Saudi Arabia Seeks to Regain Market Share in China- As Saudi Arabia is finalizing its 2024 term contracts, to be done by the end…
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…