Fallout Mounts for Saudi Arabia in Wake of Khashoggi Murder
The diplomatic consequences are mounting for Saudi Arabia after the apparent assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
FLASH: Oil Prices Continue to Creep Upward
Oil traders are bullish in the shadow of pending Iran sanctions, with some projections suggesting a return of $100-per-barrel prices.
FLASH: OPEC Goes Rogue on Trump, Keeps Production Steady
President Trump’s cozy relationship with Saudi Arabia failed to translate into a production hike from OPEC+ over the weekend.
Iran Sanctions: Energy Market Winners and Losers
Iran’s biggest customers are scrambling to secure alternative sources of oil supply.
OPEC Stabilizes Oil Markets, for Now
In Vienna, OPEC+ displayed its greatest strength… and its greatest weakness.
Global Forecast (05-28-2018)
Another attempt at Taliban talks in Afghanistan, Venezuela’s oil industry struggles to fulfil its contracts, and Turkey secures a YPG pullout from Manbij.
EU to Go It Alone on Iran Nuclear Deal
With their economic interests imperiled and domestic public opinion squarely behind them, EU leaders are looking into ways to save the Iran nuclear deal. However, good policy options will be few and far between, particularly for EU companies with high exposure to the US market.
Outlook 2018: Energy Prices
Will the energy market of 2018 take its cues from the bearish 2016, or the bullish 2017?
How Long Will OPEC and Russia ‘Play Nice’?
The OPEC-Russia deal seems to be having its intended effect, but how long will it last?
Maduro Stares Down Protestors in Venezuela
Millions of people are taking to the streets to protest in Venezuela, but don’t expect the Maduro government to blink.