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2021 Oil Rally; Biden confirmed as the 46th POTUS

Author: Adam Dunlap Date: January 7, 2021

We are a mere 7 days into a new year, and have already seen the first oil rally in the markets. Many factors have played a role in the first rally of the new year. Oil has been tumultuous over the last 11 months but has seen some stability and positivity since Biden’s election win in November. Biden was confirmed by the senate to be the 46^th President of the United States of America and he will have a democratic controlled House and Senate to put his plans into action.

From Bad to Worse in Venezuela

Author: Matt Reese Date: November 20, 2020

The oil industry of Venezuela has had a tumultuous year under sanctions from the United States, poor refining network, supply shortages as well as ongoing political and social challenges. The situation has gone from bad to worse for the once dominant member of OPEC. According to two workers at state owned oil company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), Venezuelans have begun stealing crude from the idled oilfields and distilling homemade gasoline.

Market Rebound?

Author: Pam Corn Date: May 18, 2020

Nearly one month ago, U.S. oil futures hit a historic moment, dropping below zero for the first time. At that time traders were scrambling to pay buyers to take off crude futures, while month end rolls were looming. This morning, U.S. oil futures climbed roughly 9% to $32 a barrel, a price that would allow some of the lowest cost oil wells in the United States to break even. Oil prices are roughly half of what they were to start the year, but the slight uptick in driving across America, has helped rally the oil prices. Currently, 87E10 gasoline pump prices are at an average of $1.88 a gallon in the U.S., about $0.98 less than last year.

COVID-19 Clinical Trial Development

Author: Ryan Wolfe Date: March 24, 2020

Last week, President Trump, announced the COVID-19 treatments and vaccines are on a “fast track” for development. But what does that mean? What is a typical timeline for development and what are the steps that needs followed in order to produce a successful vaccination or treatment?

Coronavirus Crushes Crude Oil

Author: Mike Dombroski Date: February 24, 2020

The narrative today is that we are facing a global pandemic due to the coronavirus outbreak. It’s absolutely crushing equity and oil markets with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 980 points and WTI crude oil down $2.75/barrel – and it could get worse.

The Cost to Consumers

Author: guttman Date: September 17, 2019

The events over the weekend in Saudi Arabia are causing concerns throughout the nation. The oil installations attacked resulted in the removal of six percent of daily world consumption, which will have an impact on motorists and consumers in the United States as early as today. The attack on Saudi Aramco’s Abqaiq plant in Buqyaq and the Khurais oil field is the biggest disruption to Saudi Arabia’s oil industry since the early 1990’s. The pain consumers may feel center around how long it takes normal output from the world’s second-largest oil producer to return.

Interest Rate Impact?

Author: guttman Date: July 30, 2019

Oil prices rose Tuesday to two week highs as traders prepare for tomorrow’s forecasted cut in interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve and a crude oil draw in the Department of Energy weekly inventory report.

Enriched Tensions

Author: guttman Date: July 8, 2019

According to reports, Iran is quickly going to breach the Uranium-stockpile limit set by the current nuclear deal. President Hassan Rouhani of Iran has already warned that a new deal needed to be in action by Sunday June 7, 2019 or the Islamic Republic will increase enrichment of Uranium. Globally, there is much concern with the growth rate of Iran’s uranium cache, because they are just a step away from weapon-grade levels of uranium.

Diesel Prices Heading Higher by 2020?

Author: Mike Dombroski Date: June 11, 2019

Analysts are getting increasingly worried that the refining industry will not be prepared in time to meet the lower sulfur regulation under the new International Maritime Organization (IMO) set to begin January 1, 2020 and will subsequently increase diesel prices in relation to crude oil.

Trump’s Tweet Tilts Markets

Author: Mike Dombroski Date: May 6, 2019

It has been a wild Monday for traders after President Trump tweeted yesterday that the United States will increase tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports, which, is casting doubt on the likelihood of a successful U.S. and Chinese trade deal.

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