Category: Crude Oil
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Why Are We Importing Oil?
“Why Does The US Import Oil When They Produce So Much?” explores the paradox of the U.S. being the world’s largest oil producer while still being the second-largest importer of oil, despite significant growth fueled by hydraulic fracking and technological advancements since 2008. It reflects on historical oil dependency, especially during the 1970s crises, which catalyzed a…
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JPMORGAN Outlook Q2
Via their Q2 update: https://am.jpmorgan.com/us/en/asset-management/adv/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets
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Trump on Offense
Trump defends his proposal for a 10% tariff on imports from countries like China, India, and others. He argues that it would bring international trade back to the United States and save industries, such as steel, that have been negatively impacted by foreign competition. Trump believes that the tariffs would also give the US political…
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Putin’s Power Company
“Russia’s energy empire: Putin and the rise of Gazprom,” the focus is on Russia’s use of energy as a political weapon, particularly in its relationships with Europe and Germany. The documentary explores how Russia, under Putin’s leadership, leveraged its vast natural gas reserves and control over Gazprom to gain influence and power on the global stage.…
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Red Sea War
The Red Sea is a vital shipping lane, with a significant amount of oil and goods passing through it. The Houthi rebels have been launching attacks using anti-ship missiles and drones, causing concern for global trade. The US Navy has deployed its destroyers to intercept these attacks. The former admiral thinks effective intelligence gathering will…
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Gundlach’s 2024 Predictions
Jeffrey Gundlach discusses the most surprising things he observed in 2023. He was surprised by the continuation of the market’s momentum in consumer spending despite the high interest rates on credit cards. He also commented on the surprising drop in the commodity price complex, including the issue with the Mid-East oil and the slowing global…
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Board of Changemakers: FII
The main themes outlined in the video include the challenges and opportunities posed by the shift towards renewable energy, technological trends impacting productivity and economic growth, the need for hard-nosed leadership in navigating real-world issues, and the potential challenges facing various industries, such as banking and finance, and commercial real estate. The video also touches…
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Russia Celebrates High Oil Prices
https://ground.news/article/oil-prices-have-risen-thats-making-gas-more-expensive-for-us-drivers-and-helping-russias-war_94c1fa
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Commodities are even more important than you think…
The YouTube documentary “Behind closed doors: commodity traders, how it works | FULL DOCUMENTARY” explores the secretive and complex world of commodity trading. It reveals how speculators manipulate markets to drive up prices, the risks and rewards of commodity trading, the relationship between traders and banks, the role of paper trading in futures markets, the…
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Crazy Rich Asians
Singapore’s success to factors such as a strong government, reclaiming land for affordable housing, a blend of central planning and free market mechanics, high savings rates, and its strategic geographic advantage as a gas station for cargo ships. The video emphasizes that Singapore’s success cannot be purely attributed to luck or low taxes, and that…