As many of us are focused on our plans for the Thanksgiving holiday, we need to be aware of market-moving headlines in December that could create a volatile price market – similar to last year. Let’s review some of the events which could present an opportunity to take advantage of market movement and protect your […]
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WTI failed to settle above $60/barrel yesterday and President Trump’s tweet warning OPEC on high oil prices may be taking the wind out of the bull’s sails.
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Brent crude Oil prices hit a two-month high near $64 a barrel as OPEC led supply cuts and U.S. sanctions against Venezuela’s oil exports brightened the supply outlook, but prices fell back on uncertainty about prospects for the global economy.
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The world of crude oil is buzzing right now, as OPEC is currently meeting in Vienna, with a goal of reaching an agreement over production levels within the next 6 months. Oil prices dropped over 3 percent on Thursday as OPEC agreed to cut production. However, the cartel is waiting to decide on the actual […]
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If you read this blog or pay close attention to the oil and gas industry or financial markets you most likely see a lot of headlines about OPEC, geopolitics, Saudi Arabia, President Trump, China, etc. It is a lot to keep track of and with only 4 weeks, left to 2018 there is an abundance […]
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With the Iran sanctions looming, international oil markets are looking for alternative crude suppliers. The United States and the European Union (EU) as well as many others, have initially turned to Saudi Arabia. However, there is uncertainty of the Saudi’s ability to fill in the production gaps given the recent turmoil over a murdered Saudi […]
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On September 17th I wrote about “Relief at the Pumps,” talking about lower gas prices are on the way. Since then retail gas prices have moved higher. In Pittsburgh, PA 87 grade Unleaded gasoline prices are now averaging $3.15 per gallon with a high of $3.239.
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Crude prices have been surging the last few weeks with the expected loss of Iranian supply beginning November 4th. With that, the U.S. has been ramping up pressure on OPEC to increase production in an attempt to lower oil prices.
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India and China are currently discussing forming an Oil Buyer’s Club to counter the market power of OPEC. OPEC currently exists to stabilize the price of oil and reduce volatility, by either artificially raising the price of crude, or opening up their spigots and driving prices back down when competition starts to gain momentum. India […]
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