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Oil Climbs Over $50: Can Investors Bank On A Recovery?
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The Energy Report
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Thursday, May 26, 2016 9:46 PM EDT
The price of a barrel of oil has almost doubled from its low of $28 at the start of the year, prompting speculation that a recovery is underway, which may result in the revival of companies in the exploration, production and services sectors.
Complacency Over Coal's Collapse: Factors To Consider
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Joseph Shupac
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Thursday, May 26, 2016 1:16 PM EDT
American coal companies' stock prices have crashed in recent years, in response to the triple-whammy punch that is the US fracking boom, the environmentalist movement, and the slowdown in the Chinese industrial economy. But they could bounce back.
The Money Of Oil
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Jeffrey P. Snider
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Thursday, May 26, 2016 2:00 AM EDT
The Ricardian theory of free trade has dominated economics philosophy for good reason. It has a sound basis in common sense and offers a theoretical guide to understand the nature of exchange from a systemic standpoint.
Global Crude Oil Prices And A Delicate Re-balancing Act
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Dennis U. Atuanya
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Monday, May 23, 2016 10:41 PM EDT
Global crude oil prices have risen by more than 75% from near twelve-year lows reached in January. The recent spike was driven largely by unscheduled supply outages in major oil-producing centers including Canada, Ghana and Nigeria.
The Daily Shot And Data - May 23, 2016
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Sober Look
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Monday, May 23, 2016 10:42 AM EDT
The US energy & mining investment growth has declined sharply. While this is bullish for oil in the medium term, there is no shortage of capital waiting on the sidelines that will be quickly redeployed should prices rise further.
Emerging Market Preview For Week Of May 23
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Marc Chandler
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Sunday, May 22, 2016 5:53 PM EDT
EM's had another rocky week, but managed to end on a slightly firmer note Friday. Market repricing of Fed tightening risk was the big driver last week, and that could carry over into this week with Fed chief Yellen on Friday.
Oil Supply Disruptions Quickly Fading As Canada, Libya, And Nigeria Resume Production
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Tyler Durden
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Friday, May 20, 2016 12:06 PM EDT
Three major bottlenecks are being eliminated, and from a supply shortage, the oil market will now re-enter near-term glut as all of these mothballed operations scramble to restore recent production capacity.
Saudi Arabia Delays Payment To Contractors, Considers IOUs: Liquidity Crunch At Best
Article By:
Mish Shedlock
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016 1:00 PM EDT
Saudi Arabia burnt through its reserves faster than anyone thought. In signs of a huge liquidity crunch, at best, the country has delayed paying contractors and now considers paying them in IOUs and tradable bonds.
Saudi Arabia Admits To A Full-Blown Liquidity Crisis: Will Pay Government Contractors With IOUs, Debt
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Tyler Durden
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016 12:40 PM EDT
Saudi Arabia is now scrambling to generate any incremental cash, it too wil be caught in the deflationary spiral of excess production as it will have no choice but to outsell its competitors.
