Beyond Tweets: How the Trump-Musk Feud Could Reshape US Politics and EVs

The feud between the world's most powerful man, President Trump, and the richest man, Elon Musk, dramatically escalated on Thursday this week, taking both their loyalists and critics by surprise. While the intensity of the exchange was unexpected, the underlying policy disagreement over federal…

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As Nuclear Talks Falter, Middle East Tensions Could Spook Oil Markets

Nuclear talks between the US and Iran have hit a roadblock after five rounds of indirect discussions. A new US proposal, delivered via Oman on Saturday, was rejected by Iran, while calling it a "bad deal" and "completely one-sided." Despite earlier cautious optimism, significant …

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Oil markets under pressure on many fronts!

The energy markets are facing a challenging period, marked by rising US crude inventories that underscore a weakening demand environment and abundant supply. This situation is compounded by several geopolitical and economic developments creating significant uncertainty. Geopolitical Tensions Escalat…

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Japan's economic woes and US credit downgrade by Moody's weigh on stagnating oil prices

The news about serious economic woes faced by Japan could not have come at a worse time for the crude oil markets, which are struggling to come out of the stagnant phase. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivered a blunt assessment of Japan's economic condition, stating its financial situation is …

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Evolving Geopolitical Landscape Pushes Oil and Gas Prices Up

As the military standoff between India and Pakistan subsided, thanks to President Trump's intervention, the oil markets suddenly found some optimism, at least, for a brighter near-future. The prices of oil and gas are exhibiting a gradual upward trend, coinciding with a discernible easing of geo…

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Will the oil market crash on Monday following OPEC+'s surprising announcement?

In an unexpected move on Saturday, the core members of OPEC+ declared plans to increase oil production by 411,000 barrels per day starting in June. The decision was made despite a recent downward trend in oil prices.  This increase builds upon the existing gradual rise of 138,000 bpd that began in …

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OPEC+ Showdown: High Stakes in the Market Share vs. Stability Battle

A curious paradox unfolded in the oil market this week: despite growing anxieties over a looming military conflict between the two nuclear-armed South Asian neighbors, crude oil prices experienced a significant decline; the prices of both WTI and Brent have been at their the lowest since 2021, just…

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Double Trouble for Energy: India-Pakistan Tension Meets Iran Nuclear Talks Uncertainty

The energy markets are currently jittery as tensions escalate between nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours India and Pakistan, moving beyond mere rhetoric. Following a high-level meeting on Tuesday, April 29, with the chiefs of armed forces, the national security advisor, the Home Minister, and the …

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US-Iran Talks Advance Amidst Israeli Concerns, Oil Market Implications

The second round of talks between the United States and Iran, long-time adversaries, took place in Rome, confirming the meeting's location. Despite the change of venue, Oman continued to facilitate the tense discussions. Oman's foreign ministry expressed satisfaction on X, stating, "Ira…

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The Great Dilemma: The US and the Iranian Nuclear Question

Indirect talks between the US and Iran on April 12th initially generated optimism, with both sides describing the first round's outcome as constructive.  There was a glimmer of hope that the US might permit Iran to maintain its nuclear program, contingent upon uranium enrichment remaining at 3.…

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US-China tariff dispute: who will blink first?

The trade war between the world's two largest economies escalated sharply today, as China declined to agree on a deal to avert a major economic crisis involving both nations. President Trump had warned China against levying retaliatory tariffs of 34% in response to tariffs previously imposed on …

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Reciprocal tariffs accelerate the fall of crude oil prices

President Trump, ever the showman, played his tariff announcement like a master of the slow burn. He understood that a rushed reveal would lack the desired impact. Instead, he stretched out the suspense, mirroring the art of a striptease, where each deliberate removal of a layer amplifies the audie…

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Liberation Day Shakes the Globe: President Trump Unveils Sweeping Tariffs on whole world!

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump stunned the world by announcing a bold new tariff regime during a White House Rose Garden event, fulfilling his campaign promise to overhaul global trade. Dubbed "Liberation Day," the announcement introduced unprecedented reciprocal ta…

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