(BOE Report)– The Trump administration is more concerned with the quality of trade agreements rather than their timing, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline for securing a trade deal or facing steep tariffs. “We’re not going to rush for the sake of doing deals,” Bessent told CNBC in an interview. Asked whether
(Investing) – VIENNA -The world oil market may be tighter than it appears despite a supply and demand balance pointing to a surplus, the International Energy Agency said on Friday, as refineries ramp up processing to meet summer travel demand. The IEA, which advises industrialised countries, expects global supply to rise by 2.1 million barrels per day this year, up 300,000
(Oil Price)– Crude oil prices took a dip today after hitting a two-week high earlier, as traders awaited updates on President Trump’s tariff plans, following the latest delay in trade deals with some key partners such as Japan and South Korea. Brent crude was trading at $70.07 per barrel at the time of writing, with West Texas Intermediate changing hands for $68.26 per
(World Oil) – U.S. shale executives expect to drill significantly fewer wells this year than planned at the start of 2025, as lower oil prices and uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt profits, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey. Almost half of oil executives said they expect to drill fewer wells in 2025 than planned at
(Oil Price)– The Trump Administration has rescinded licensing requirements for U.S. exporters of ethane to China, paving the way to restoring the trade that was upended by the tariff row with Beijing. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security rescinded on July 2 the license requirements set forth in a previous regulation from June 3, ethane
(Investing) – HOUSTON – Oil prices fell on Friday and headed for a second consecutive weekly loss, as investors weigh a potentially larger OPEC+ output hike for July, and uncertainty spreads around U.S. tariff policy after the latest courtroom twist. Brent crude futures fell by 21 cents, or 0.33%, to $63.94 a barrel by 1451 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell
(Investing) – LONDON/MOSCOW -OPEC+ agreed on Wednesday to establish a mechanism for setting baselines for its 2027 oil production, while OPEC+ sources said that separate talks on Saturday could agree a further accelerated oil output hike for July. The group, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies such as Russia, has been discussing new baselines – production
(BOE Report) – If there is a law of unintended consequences, then a good example is how commodity markets are adjusting to both the realities and the perceived threats of the tariff war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump’s trade and tariff measures have forced commodity producers, traders and buyers to re-think long-established relationships, adapt to emerging realities and
(World Oil) – Enverus Intelligence Research (EIR), a subsidiary of Enverus, is releasing its summary of 1Q2025 upstream M&A activity and outlook for the rest of the year. The M&A summary follows Enverus’ release of Investor Analytics, a new cutting-edge solution designed to offer investors a comprehensive view of key market dynamics. Upstream M&A opened 2025 with $17 billion
(Investing) – LONDON – Oil prices were stable on Monday as investors weighed up uncertainty over trade talks between the U.S. and China, clouding the outlook for global growth and fuel demand, as well as the prospect of OPEC+ raising supply. Brent crude futures were down 15 cents, or 0.22%, at $66.72 a barrel, as of 1204 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate
(Investing) – HOUSTON -Oil prices fell almost 2% on Wednesday as sources said OPEC+ would consider accelerating its oil output increases in June, but losses were curbed following a report that U.S. President Donald Trump may cut tariffs on Chinese imports. Brent crude futures were down $1.13, or 1.68%, at $66.31 by 12:31 p.m. EDT (1631 GMT) while U.S. West Texas Intermediate
(Oil & Gas 360) – Expectations And Oil Prices Have Bottomed With Heading-UP-To-Summer And Much Needing To Be Done Increasing With The Tariff Strategy. The drop in the price of crude oil, from its Winter high to a Spring-Time low exaggerated by Tariff Fear has us conclude the drop has bottomed. Cold air tugged the price of West Texas Intermediate
