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What Comes Next For Venezuela?

What Comes Next For Venezuela?

Jan 30, 2019 at 14:41 | Ross McCracken

Having written last week that Venezuela was staggering on through seemingly endless social and economic crises, an end game may finally be insight. It is impossible to predict when a…

U.S. Sanctions Hit Venezuela Hard

U.S. Sanctions Hit Venezuela Hard

Jan 30, 2019 at 14:41 | Editorial Dept

U.S. sanctions against Venezuela, announced this Monday as a part of a political pressure campaign exerted on President Nicolás Maduro, have rocked the oil industry which is still struggling to…

Do Oil Markets Really Suffer From Slow Economic Growth?

Do Oil Markets Really Suffer From Slow Economic Growth?

Jan 23, 2019 at 17:21 | Editorial Dept

The World Economic Forum’s annual Davos gathering is occurring this week and once again your beloved author’s invitation seems to have been lost in the mail. Hurt feelings aside, we…

Global Intelligence Report - 23rd January 2019

Global Intelligence Report - 23rd January 2019

Jan 23, 2019 at 17:09 | Editorial Dept

Sources - Nigerian political analyst in Abuja- Investigative journalist in Dubai- Former US intelligence operative in Gulf- A financial executive with ties to highest circles in UAE/Saudi…

The Canadian OPEC: Are Alberta’s Output Cuts Sustainable?

The Canadian OPEC: Are Alberta’s Output Cuts Sustainable?

Jan 23, 2019 at 17:04 | Editorial Dept

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley has moved to the ranks of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin by dictating production cuts, targeted at the short-term removal…

Oil Market Recovery Is Far From Certain

Oil Market Recovery Is Far From Certain

Jan 23, 2019 at 16:56 | Ross McCracken

Brent has recovered some ground since the start of the year, despite continued concerns over the state of the world economy. In demand terms, the upturn reflects hope that the…

Oil Recovers From Volatile Week

Oil Recovers From Volatile Week

Jan 23, 2019 at 16:40 | Editorial Dept

Oil has experienced a tumultuous week, with news from China shaking up the already fragile balance of the markets. The Chinese economy seems to be cooling down, an odd thing…

Oil’s Traffic Light Turns Yellow

Oil’s Traffic Light Turns Yellow

Jan 16, 2019 at 15:32 | Editorial Dept

Oil traders saw a mixed bag this week with Brent prices treading water near the $60 mark on a mix of bearish and bullish signals. Prices have retained their 20%…

How Much Further Can Venezuela’s Oil Production Fall?

How Much Further Can Venezuela’s Oil Production Fall?

Jan 16, 2019 at 15:24 | Editorial Dept

Ambivalent is the word that best describes the condition Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has found himself in. From a formal point of view, his January 10 reinauguration went along smoothly…

Global Intelligence Report - 16th January 2019

Global Intelligence Report - 16th January 2019

Jan 16, 2019 at 15:24 | Editorial Dept

Sources • Iranian energy ministry official• British geopolitical expert for major consulting house• Energy consultant operating in Iran• Western diplomat in Libya The Iran Energy Opportunity You…

Oil Stabilizes As OPEC Implements Cuts

Oil Stabilizes As OPEC Implements Cuts

Jan 16, 2019 at 15:24 | Editorial Dept

The oil rally of the past two weeks continues, even though in a more tempered manner, on the back of U.S. commercial crude supplies shrinking, Russia starting to implement its…

How The Transport Industry Is Shaping Oil Demand

How The Transport Industry Is Shaping Oil Demand

Jan 16, 2019 at 15:24 | Ross McCracken

It has been a bad start to the year for UK car manufacturing. Iconic UK-based automaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced job cuts of up to 5,000 from its UK…

Oil Finds Footing As Rally Continues

Oil Finds Footing As Rally Continues

Jan 09, 2019 at 17:38 | Editorial Dept

Oil and risk markets have been enjoying a lovely bounce over the last two weeks after a December which was, let’s say, suboptimal. Brent has jumped from $50 to $59…

Global Intelligence Report - 9th January 2019

Global Intelligence Report - 9th January 2019

Jan 09, 2019 at 17:38 | Editorial Dept

Sources - A friend of family of jailed McKinsey partner in Saudi Arabia- 2 former business associates of Hani Khoja in Saudi Arabia- High-level Turkish military sources In…

Russia’s Risky Venture Into The Sudans

Russia’s Risky Venture Into The Sudans

Jan 09, 2019 at 17:37 | Editorial Dept

Sudan, be it the northern Republic of Sudan or South Sudan, is one of the most dangerous places to drill for oil, as we have already established. Yet somehow…

2019 - Sell The Rumour, Buy The Fact

2019 - Sell The Rumour, Buy The Fact

Jan 09, 2019 at 17:37 | Ross McCracken

2019 starts with a high degree of uncertainty over the path of the global economy. Leading economic indicators point to a downturn and US trade policy has halted the former…

A Drastic Shift In Oil Market Sentiment

A Drastic Shift In Oil Market Sentiment

Jan 09, 2019 at 17:37 | Editorial Dept

Coming back from Christmas and New Year holidays, life does seem a bit better now that oil has been rallying for eight consecutive days, rising by more than 10 percent.

Global Intelligence Report - 4th January 2019

Global Intelligence Report - 4th January 2019

Jan 04, 2019 at 10:22 | Editorial Dept

Geopolitical Notebook Sources - Former government official in Burkina Faso- Turkish private intelligence operative with a Western firm- Turkish investigative journalist The Syria Withdrawal Talk of a U.S.…

Oil To Trade Sideways In The Short Term

Oil To Trade Sideways In The Short Term

Jan 04, 2019 at 09:57 | Editorial Dept

2019 is young indeed but we’re already starting to see some signs of what will shape oil prices this year. On the downside, it’s clear that macro-economic concerns will continue…

Mexico’s Oil Reformation Is Underway

Mexico’s Oil Reformation Is Underway

Jan 04, 2019 at 09:57 | Editorial Dept

Mexico’s new president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, casually abbreviated as AMLO, has now been in office for a month. Despite running a powerful campaign, styling himself as the only candidate…

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