Oil Market Volatility: Caught in the Crossfire of Iran-US Tension

Despite the arrival of Iran's long-awaited response to President Trump's letter, delivered through an intermediary on Saturday, geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran have escalated, marked by increased rhetorical hostility.  The threats and counter-threats that started coming out fro…

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The Canadian Factor & Oil Prices

Credit: Canada Energy Regulator The newly-emerged political tension between the two North American neighbours shows no sign of abating. On the contrary, it can only get worse, as the forthcoming general election appears to be defined by a theme related to Canadian sovereignty rather than any other c…

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Demand growth of Crude Oil in 2025: Do IEA and OPEC+ see eye to eye on this - finally?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its 2025 crude oil demand forecast downward, presenting a challenging outlook for oil and gas investors amidst existing market pressures. This projection adds to the headwinds already impacting crude oil prices. The IEA's forecast follows OPEC+&#…

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Oil prices fluctuate despite supply boost by OPEC+

Despite President Trump's vocal "Drill, baby, drill" mantra, his push to boost crude oil supply has yet to fully take shape. Undeterred, he continues to press forward, shifting his focus toward pressuring oil producers—particularly in the Middle East—to ramp up output until U.S. produ…

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