WTI oil prices snapped back, yesterday, due to a steep sell-off in the US dollar and another round of alleged plans by Russia and OPEC to meet and come together on oil output policy. The former effect was real. Dollar-denominated commodities like oil cannot escape the pull of a major move in the dollar.… Read more
Energy Overview February 3, 2016
Markets remain volatile, reversing gains that occurred in the aftermath of the aggressive by the Bank of Japan.
Energy OverView February 2, 2016
Oil prices return to selling mode, as hopes for a production are dashed. There is no agreement at-hand for a coordinated production cutback.
Energy OverView February 1, 2016
Another set of poor economic data out of China is set to rock the US markets and cause oil prices to resume their plunge.
Energy OverView January 29, 2016
The Bank of Japan launches a negative interest rate policy, and the markets are cheering, even oil, which will certainly benefit from more cheap money and central bank stimulus. The Asian currency war is on.
Energy OverView January 28, 2016
The Federal Reserve tried to reassure the markets that they are watching global developments and the impact of falling oil prices.
Energy OverView January 27, 2016
Energy OverView January 26, 2015
A rout in Asian stocks has failed to carry over, and even oil prices are rebounding from the sub-$30 level on increased, if you can believe it, glut fears.
Energy OverView January 25, 2016
Last week’s rally appears short-lived,as the selling pressure has returned, especially in oil.
Energy OverView January 22, 2016
Oil prices are staging a relief rally on the back of central bank stimulus hopes and a very crowded (record short position) trade.