Geo-Political
-
US strikes military targets on Kharg Island – Iran’s main oil hub
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the US struck military targets at a strategic Iranian outpost in the…
Read More » -
The Question – Why Are Equities “Holding up” During This Crisis
As war rages on in the Middle East there is a growing sense that equities are too calm and are…
Read More » -
Oil Prices Continue to Rise, US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions
WTI crude futures rose about 1% to approach $97 a barrel on Friday, extending weekly gains to roughly 5%, though…
Read More » -
Chubb to Insure Ships Crossing The Strait of Hormuz
US insurance giant Chubb (CB.US) has been designated as the lead insurer in a program supported by the U.S. International Development Finance…
Read More » -
Higher Oil Prices Are Here to Stay
The oil price surged above $100 per barrel at one stage on Thursday morning, although it is backing away from…
Read More » -
China orders immediate ban on fuel exports for March — Reuters
The Chinese government has effectively banned refined fuel exports for March “with immediate effect”, Reuters reported on Thursday. This measure…
Read More » -
Have Permission or Risk Attack, Reality Bites on The Strait of Hormuz
According to the latest media reports, Iran has announced that ships wishing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will…
Read More » -
Oil – Prices Soar to $120 a Barrel
Over the weekend, the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel escalated sharply. Both sides expanded military operations to…
Read More » -
The Week Ahead – Oil tops $100 as energy supply crisis dominates markets
It finally happened, the price of oil surged at the open late on Sunday, with Brent crude rising from $93…
Read More » -
WTI Price Forecast: Multi-year high above $126 looks possible
The oil price rally intensifies after the US and Israel strike several Iranian oil depots. Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as…
Read More »
