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A new oil order has emerged over the past few years as oil prices have taken a plunge of about 60%. U.S., world’s one of key importer is about to become a major exporter of hydrocarbons. OPEC cartel, which has historically been a key player politically and price maker, losing its relevance and pricing power. On the energy front, renewables and gas becoming key challenger to oil’s global dominance. Moreover, this lower price is hitting energy exporters harder, creating global economic vulnerabilities. This new oil price and geo-political order demand greater analysis, which is the main focus of this series.

Oil in Global Economy Series

Oil markets likely to remain heavily oversupplied in 1H2016

Jan 21, 2016 10:38 am UTC| Commentary

The current oil market conditions continue to deteriorate, further putting downward pressure on spot and forward prices. Oil prices declined over 5 percent today, falling below $30/bbl as U.S. economic data failed to...

Oil in Global Economy Series

Oil recovery falters, triggers renewed bout of risk-aversion

Jan 21, 2016 06:56 am UTC| Commentary

Oil prices were stable early on Thursday after hitting fresh 2003 lows in its previous session. The front-month West Texas Intermediate crude futures was trading at $28.66 per barrel at 0155 GMT, up 31 cents from its...

Oil in Global Economy Series

OPEC upgrades its outlook for world oil demand for 2016

Jan 20, 2016 21:11 pm UTC| Commentary

Weak demand and worries over the worsening global oil surplus pressured prices over the prior trading week, with both WTI and Brent hitting their fresh multi-year lows. A global crude glut and slowing demand are major...

Oil in Global Economy Series

FxWirePro: No trace of strength for crude ahead of inventory check, $25/bbl likely sooner or later – short rallies to remain in safe haven

Jan 20, 2016 15:28 pm UTC| Insights & Views

The API has reported total U.S. and regional data relating to refinery operations and the production of the four major petroleum products (motor gasoline, kerosene jet fuel, distillate (by sulfur content), and residual...

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Oil price faces downside risk after Iran's re-entry shakes market

Jan 19, 2016 21:40 pm UTC| Commentary

Oil prices changed the direction again on Tuesday, returning closer to fresh multi-year lows, after last weeks decision to lift sanctions on Iran added to the woes of weak demand and worries over the worsening global...

Oil in Global Economy Series

Oil prices fall further after Iran sanctions are lifted

Jan 18, 2016 17:21 pm UTC| Commentary

Oil prices are still in free fall, Brent dropped overnight to $27.67 per barrel, its lowest level since November 2003. At $28.36 per barrel, WTI reached its lowest level since October 2003. The renewed price slide was...

Oil in Global Economy Series

Brent at large discount to WTI as Iran sanctions go offline

Jan 18, 2016 06:24 am UTC| Commentary

World powers removed economic sanctions on Iran, over the weekend as International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Iran has abided by the all the clauses agreed on last July nuclear accord. There were oppositions...

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Economy

Gold Prices Rise as Hormuz Tensions Fuel Inflation Risks

Gold prices moved higher on Thursday, recovering from their lowest level since early August as renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz increased concerns over energy supplies and inflation. Expectations that the...

Oil Prices Rise as Gulf Hurricane and Middle East Supply Risks Mount

Oil prices climbed on Thursday as traders assessed potential supply disruptions from a strengthening storm along the U.S. Gulf Coast and persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures for December...

US-Led Coalition Targets Global Factory Overcapacity

Trade ministers from 12 G20 nations, the European Union and Poland have backed a US-led initiative aimed at tackling structural excess factory capacity and trade-distorting policies that contribute to global...

Mike Rogers Calls for End to US-Canada Tariff War

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Politics

US Pressures Allies to Distance From Anti-Disinformation Conference

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Hegseth Praises USS Abraham Lincoln Crew After Record Iran War Deployment

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Tsai Warns of China’s Sustained Pressure on Taiwan

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Trump Backs Florida Golf Course as Presidential Retreat

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Saudi Airport Attacks Kill Three as Yemen Fighting Escalates

Three people were killed and dozens wounded in attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia as escalating fighting between Yemens Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces threatens regional aviation and key shipping...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Tencent Shares Fall as $5 Billion AI Bond Sale Weighed

Tencent Holdings (HK:0700) shares declined on Thursday following reports that the Chinese technology giant is exploring a potential offshore bond offering worth up to $5 billion to support its growing artificial...

Elon Musk Accuses Indian Telecom Giants of Blocking Starlink Launch

Elon Musk has accused powerful telecommunications companies in India of obstructing SpaceXs Starlink satellite internet launch, raising concerns about competition and regulatory barriers in one of the worlds largest...

Solidigm Taps Goldman, Morgan Stanley for $10 Billion US IPO

SK hynixs U.S. flash-memory subsidiary Solidigm has reportedly selected Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley as lead underwriters for a planned initial public offering that could raise around $10 billion. Bloomberg News...

Samsung Q3 Profit Hits Record High on AI Memory Demand

Samsung Electronics forecast its strongest-ever third-quarter operating profit as booming artificial intelligence demand continued to fuel sales of advanced memory chips, although earnings landed slightly below the higher...

Broadcom, Oracle and SpaceX Seek Billions in Private Debt for AI Expansion

Major artificial intelligence companies are increasingly turning to private debt markets to finance tens of billions of dollars in AI chips and data center infrastructure, as traditional funding sources struggle to keep...