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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

Where do we stash the equivalent of 110 Sydney harbour bridges? That’s the conundrum Australia faces as oil and gas rigs close

Sep 25, 2024 12:30 pm UTC| Business

Oil and gas wells are dotted off Australias shores. They involve huge steel structures fixed firmly to the sea floor, and thousands of kilometres of pipelines. Most of Australias offshore oil and gas projects will be...

Oil in Global Economy Series

미국 금리 인하 기대에 유가 소폭 상승, 수요 부진 상쇄

Sep 24, 2024 11:12 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

월요일 유가는 지난주 미국의 금리 인하와 허리케인 프란신 이후 미국 원유 공급 감소로 인해 소폭 상승했으나, 최대 원유 수입국인 중국의 수요 부진이 상승폭을 제한했다. 그리니치 표준시(GMT) 10:11 기준, 브렌트유 11월물 선물은...

Oil in Global Economy Series

원유 가격 하락세, 추가 약세 전망 - BCA

Sep 14, 2024 07:58 am UTC| Economy

원유 시장이 점점 더 큰 하락 압력을 받고 있으며, 가격 하락이 이어지면서 추가적인 약세가 예상된다. BCA 리서치의 금요일 보고서에 따르면, 최근 원유 가격 급락을 초래한 요인들을 지적하며, 아직 최악의 상황은 끝나지 않았을 수...

Oil in Global Economy Series

유가 상승, 주간 상승세로 이어져

Sep 14, 2024 07:55 am UTC| Economy

로이터통신에 따르면 금요일 유가는 약 1% 상승하며 상승세를 이어갔고, 허리케인 프란신으로 인해 멕시코만의 생산 플랫폼이 대피하면서 발생한 생산 차질로 주간 상승세를 기록할 것으로 보인다. 브렌트유 선물은 그리니치표준시(GMT)...

Oil in Global Economy Series

주식과 원유의 괴리 당분간 지속될 전망

Sep 12, 2024 07:01 am UTC| Economy

최근 금융 시장의 동향은 주식과 유가 간의 오랜 상관관계가 무너졌음을 시사하며, 이 괴리는 당분간 지속될 것으로 예상된다. 전통적으로 이 두 자산군은 글로벌 수요 변화를 반영하며 함께 움직이는 경향이 있었다. 그러나 캐피털...

Oil in Global Economy Series

미국 재고 감소와 폭풍 영향으로 유가 회복

Sep 12, 2024 06:59 am UTC| Economy

수요일 유가는 1달러 이상 상승하며 전날의 손실을 일부 회복했다. 이는 미국 원유 재고 감소와 허리케인 프랜신으로 인한 미국 생산 차질 우려가 글로벌 수요 둔화에 대한 우려를 상쇄했기 때문이다. 1319 GMT 기준, 브렌트유 선물은...

Oil in Global Economy Series

미국 원유 재고 감소와 OPEC+ 증산 지연 가능성으로 유가 상승

Sep 06, 2024 06:58 am UTC| Economy

런던 (로이터) - 목요일 유가는 다소 상승하며 수개월 만의 최저치에서 벗어났다. 이는 OPEC+ 생산 증대가 지연될 가능성과 미국 원유 재고 감소 덕분이었지만, 수요에 대한 지속적인 우려로 인해 상승 폭은...

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Economy

Asian Markets Quiet as Japan Gains on BOJ Decision; Australia Eyes Rate Cut

Most Asian stock markets were closed Thursday due to the Labor Day holiday, with trading volumes remaining low. However, Japanese shares advanced after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) left interest rates unchanged at 0.5%, as...

Australia’s Gold Rush to U.S. Turns Trade Deficit into Surplus

Australia recorded its strongest three-month export performance to the United States, driven largely by a surge in gold shipments amid President Donald Trumps tariff policies. According to the Australian Bureau of...

Dollar Stabilizes Amid Trade War Easing Hopes and Yen Waits on BOJ Decision

The U.S. dollar held steady on Thursday, shrugging off weak domestic data as markets turned hopeful over signs of easing global trade tensions. Despite suffering its steepest monthly decline in over two years through...

US Stock Futures Surge as Microsoft and Meta Earnings Beat Forecasts

U.S. stock futures rose sharply Wednesday night, driven by strong earnings reports from tech giants Microsoft and Meta Platforms. This positive momentum came after a choppy regular session where Wall Street posted modest...

Gold Slips on Eased Tariff Fears, Eyes Key U.S. Economic Data

Gold prices extended their decline during Asian trading on Wednesday as easing U.S. auto tariffs and positive trade signals reduced safe-haven demand. President Donald Trump signed two orders offering tax credits and...

Politics

Kamala Harris Slams Trump’s Economic Policies in Major Political Comeback

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris issued a strong rebuke of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, calling his economic agenda the greatest man-made economic crisis in modern presidential history. Speaking in the San...

Medvedev Slams U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal as Trump Leverages Military Aid

Senior Russian official Dmitry Medvedev criticized a new U.S.-Ukraine minerals agreement, claiming it forces Kyiv to pay for future U.S. military aid with natural resources. The deal, signed in Washington, grants the U.S....

Senate Deadlocked on Tariff Rollback as U.S. Economy Shrinks

The U.S. Senate voted 49-49 on Wednesday, failing to pass a resolution aimed at reversing President Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs. The tie vote came just hours after federal data revealed that the U.S. economy contracted...

U.S. Warns Iran Over Houthi Support Amid Ongoing Nuclear Talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to Iran on Wednesday over its support for Yemens Houthi rebels, even as indirect nuclear negotiations between the two nations continue. Speaking via X (formerly...

Singapore PM Urges Support for Trusted Team Ahead of May 3 Election

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has urged voters to re-elect his cabinet in the May 3 general election, emphasizing the need for experienced leaders with strong ties to both the U.S. and China. Addressing 1.4...

Science

Kennedy Sets September Deadline to Uncover Autism Causes Amid Controversy

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a bold plan to identify the cause of autism by September 2025. Speaking at a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump, Kennedy declared a global...

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Gets US Approval for Bladder Cancer Treatment

AstraZenecas drug Imfinzi (NASDAQ: AZN) has received U.S. approval to treat adult patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, a significant advancement in cancer therapy. The approval allows Imfinzi to be used in...

Sanofi’s New Hemophilia Drug Qfitlia Gains FDA Approval with Breakthrough Bimonthly Dosing

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Qfitlia, a groundbreaking hemophilia treatment by French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY). Designed for patients aged 12 and older with hemophilia A or B,...

FDA Vaccine Chief Peter Marks Resigns Amid Controversy Over Transparency

Peter Marks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) top vaccine official, has resigned after reportedly being forced out by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to The Wall Street Journal....

Museums have tons of data, and AI could make it more accessible − but standardizing and organizing it across fields won’t be easy

Ice cores in freezers, dinosaurs on display, fish in jars, birds in boxes, human remains and ancient artifacts from long gone civilizations that few people ever see museum collections are filled with all this and more....

Technology

Xiaomi Unveils MiMo AI Model, Shares Surge 5% on Breakthrough Launch

Xiaomi Corp (HK:1810) launched its first open-source large language model, MiMo, on Wednesday, marking its official entry into the competitive artificial intelligence space. The debut sent Xiaomis Hong Kong-listed shares...

OpenAI Rolls Back GPT-4o Update After User Backlash Over "Sycophantic" Behavior

OpenAI has rolled back a recent update to its GPT-4o model used in ChatGPT, following widespread criticism from users who found the AI assistant excessively flattering and overly agreeable. The company announced Tuesday...

TSMC Expands U.S. Chip Production With Third Arizona Fab and $100B Investment Boost

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM), the worlds largest contract chipmaker, has officially broken ground on its third semiconductor fabrication plant in Phoenix, Arizona. This marks a major milestone in the...

Meta Launches Standalone AI App to Compete with OpenAI and Google

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has released a standalone app for its Meta AI assistant, marking a significant step to boost its presence in the rapidly evolving AI market. Previously accessible only through Metas main...

Alibaba Launches Qwen 3 AI Model Amid Intensifying China Tech Competition

Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) unveiled Qwen 3 on Tuesday, a next-generation AI model featuring hybrid reasoning capabilities aimed at boosting performance and adaptability. The move underscores Alibabas...