Russia sees extra $6.7 billion in September revenue on higher oil prices

Russia sees extra $6.7 billion in September revenue on higher oil prices

Russia's finance ministry said on Monday it expects an additional 403.4 billion roubles in budget revenue in September thanks to higher oil prices....
September 05, 2022 at 05:16 am EDT
Nigeria Creates Committee to Regulate Cocoa Sector

Nigeria Creates Committee to Regulate Cocoa Sector

By Obafemi Oredein Special to Dow Jones Newswires   IBADAN, Nigeria--The government of Nigeria has inaugurated a committee to develop the regulation and monitoring of the activities in the...
August 19, 2022 at 12:24 pm EDT
A high-stake OPEC meeting

A high-stake OPEC meeting

The next OPEC meeting will be held on August 3, with a view to coordinating and unifying petroleum policies among members. This is a much-awaited meeting, as Europe and the US move away from Russian...
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Analysis:  Ukraine war rekindles Europe's demand for African oil and gas

Analysis: Ukraine war rekindles Europe's demand for African oil and gas

Europe's thirst for oil and gas to replace sanctioned Russian supply is reviving interest in African energy projects that were shunned due to costs and climate change concerns, industry executives...
July 22, 2022 at 01:05 am EDT
Will U.S. Supreme Court EPA ruling rein in federal regulators?

Will U.S. Supreme Court EPA ruling rein in federal regulators?

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday curtailed the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to restrict greenhouse gas emissions from power plants in a 6-3 ruling that some legal experts said would...
July 01, 2022 at 06:00 am EDT
ETF overview:  Carbon transition, Energy infrastructure and Agriculture producers

ETF overview: Carbon transition, Energy infrastructure and Agriculture producers

Climate change is perhaps the most pressing issues of our time, and many investors are looking for ways to invest in financial assets that will accelerate the energy transition to renewable sources....
Our Logo June 22, 2022 at 10:52 am EDT
U.S. Oil Inventories Fall as Refiners Ramp Up

U.S. Oil Inventories Fall as Refiners Ramp Up

By Dan Molinski   U.S. crude-oil inventories declined more than expected last week as US refinery activity surged to its highest level since 2019, according to data released Wednesday by the Energy...
May 25, 2022 at 11:05 am EDT
Brent moves according to Ukraine and Iran developments

Brent moves according to Ukraine and Iran developments

Inflation dynamics is one of the main concerns for investors this year, as it impacts the policies of the main monetary institutions, and as such, it is clear that the increase in oil prices, which...
Our Logo February 21, 2022 at 11:13 am EST
Brent WTI spread:  why it is narrowing

Brent WTI spread: why it is narrowing

After a great year in 2021 for oil prices, their strength will not wane in 2022. Just look at the performance of Brent and WTI since January 1. As such, if you have noticed that the price of WTI is...
Our Logo February 11, 2022 at 10:08 am EST
Oil prices gain after IEA says market tight

Oil prices gain after IEA says market tight

LONDON -Oil prices rose on Friday after the International Energy Agency said oil markets were tight, but were still heading for weekly losses on inflation worries and U.S.-Iran which could boost...
February 11, 2022 at 07:07 am EST
Oil:  Geopolitical instability returns to forefront

Oil: Geopolitical instability returns to forefront

Oil markets are definitely in Olympic form. Brent and WTI are up by almost 11% in 2022. Brent crude oil is now close to USD 88 per barrel, a price that has not been reached since 2014.
Our Logo January 19, 2022 at 06:17 am EST
Oil slips from one-month high after U.S. fuel inventory surge

Oil slips from one-month high after U.S. fuel inventory surge

Oil prices lost ground on Thursday, falling from their highest levels in more than a month after U.S. fuel stockpiles surged amid declining demand....
January 06, 2022 at 03:00 am EST
Commodities outperform in 2021 though gold loses its lustre

Commodities outperform in 2021 though gold loses its lustre

Commodities outperformed other assets this year as a recovery from the pandemic boosted demand though gold's poor showing dented investor appetite....
December 20, 2021 at 09:31 am EST
Wheat set for second weekly decline on improved world supply outlook

Wheat set for second weekly decline on improved world supply outlook

Chicago wheat futures lost more ground on Friday, poised for a second straight weekly decline, after the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast larger-than-expected global production, fuelling the...
December 10, 2021 at 12:19 am EST
Oil prices dive to two-month lows on COVID-19 variant, surplus jitters

Oil prices dive to two-month lows on COVID-19 variant, surplus jitters

Oil prices dived around 6% on Friday, hitting a two-month low as a new COVID-19 variant spooked investors and added to concerns that a supply surplus could swell in the first quarter....
November 26, 2021 at 10:06 am EST
Oil:  Fresh boost due to supply tensions

Oil: Fresh boost due to supply tensions

The oil market slump did not last long. The decline in US production, temporarily affected by Hurricane Ida, has offset the increase in extractions decided by OPEC+, the organization following to the...
Our Logo September 22, 2021 at 08:41 am EDT
Precious metals:  bad week for palladium, gold recovers

Precious metals: bad week for palladium, gold recovers

Gold rebounded above $1,800 on Friday, supported by bets that central banks could keep interest rates relatively low to stave off persistent growth risks. On the week, however, the ounce lost ground...
Our Logo September 10, 2021 at 06:23 am EDT
Corn down as USDA says U.S. crop better than expected

Corn down as USDA says U.S. crop better than expected

U.S. corn futures fell on Tuesday after a U.S. Department of Agriculture report eased concerns about the condition of crops in the United States. Soybeans firmed on hopes of more Chinese demand...
August 10, 2021 at 06:59 am EDT
Commodities:  A backlash and Beijing's iron ore offensive

Commodities: A backlash and Beijing's iron ore offensive

The first half of the year has been full of twists and turns for commodity markets. Timber is certainly the most interesting case. Its price, which has doubled in a few months, is now back to levels...
Our Logo June 29, 2021 at 10:52 am EDT
Gold and cocoa miss out on broad-based commodity rebound

Gold and cocoa miss out on broad-based commodity rebound

The commodity boom has been much talked about lately, especially its impact on inflation expectations. This gives us the opportunity to take a quick look at the situation in order to better understand...
Our Logo May 11, 2021 at 10:28 am EDT
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