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Rumors As News Now Planted By Dubious Players
The Saudis Vs. The Shale Producers
Article By:
Ellen R. Wald, Ph.D.
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Thursday, February 25, 2016 7:14 AM EDT
Representatives from large and small oil companies will be gathering to hear the most influential energy policy-setter deliver his thoughts on the oil market. Shale oil producers will be disappointed.
Upshot Of Saudi Oil Freeze Agreement Doubtful
Article By:
Cina Coren
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Thursday, February 25, 2016 7:03 AM EDT
At the moment, the view among the other OPEC members is that the impact of the freeze will be limited because they were already expected to have flat production this year and that the whole agreement could turn out to be an futile attempt.
The Elephant In The Oil Well That No One’s Talking About
Article By:
Kent Moors
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016 4:58 PM EDT
Much of what we’re seeing in the oil market right now is psychological. Everyone knows that there are additional extractable reserves that can be brought to market at any time.
In this article: DTO
The Daily Shot And Data - February 24, 2016
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Sober Look
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016 5:57 AM EDT
Beijing may not have sufficient appetite for an aggressive fiscal stimulus program as well as bank bailouts, as non-performing loan balances increase. One could argue that it will be forced to undertake both, resulting in larger deficits.
In this article: GBBEF, GLD, JJC (RETIRED), JYNFF, OIL
Oil Inventories Out Today, Prices Continue To Fall
Article By:
Cina Coren
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016 4:46 AM EDT
Crude oil inventories are scheduled to be announced this morning, but oil prices slid again overnight, continuing their fall from the previous session after top exporter Saudi Arabia eliminated any hopes of cutting production.
In this article: OIL
Emerging Market Preview: The Week Ahead Feb. 22, 2016
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, February 21, 2016 7:39 PM EDT
We focus on highlights of economic activity for emerging markets around the world this week ahead.
Flip Flop Fedspeak
Article By:
Marvin R Clark
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Friday, February 19, 2016 5:54 AM EDT
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said Wednesday evening in a speech on monetary policy that it would be unwise for the Fed to continue raising interest rates given declining inflation expectations and recent equity market volatility.
Previous Oil Rally Was Just Nonsense
Crude Extends Losses As Saudi Minister Says "Will Not Cut Oil Production" To Support Prices
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Thursday, February 18, 2016 11:54 AM EDT
"Saudi Arabia isn’t ready to cut its production" of oil to support prices, which have been hurt by a supply glut.
In this article: OIL
Iran Will Soon Pump Oil At $1 Per Barrel
Article By:
Paradigm Press
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Thursday, February 18, 2016 11:26 AM EDT
It’s a true tell of the state of the markets, when a tired old story sends oil rocketing about 10% higher in price
In this article: OIL
An Unintended 'Collusion'
Article By:
Gene Inger
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016 11:59 PM EDT
The recent market rise was fueled by an intended "collusion." A combination of short-covering, higher oil prices, and what I'd describe as just a planted seed (phony oil-cut story out of the UAE last week).
Here’s The Dirty Secret About Today’s ‘Secret’ Oil Meeting
Article By:
Ellen R. Wald, Ph.D.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016 1:05 PM EDT
Russia and Saudi Arabia are reportedly meeting (in secret – but not really) on February 16th, in Qatar. The popular speculation is that this may be the long-awaited decision to cut oil production.