Markets

FUTURES WEEKLY RECAPS
Tariffs and Tensions: A Definitive Look at the Forces Driving Oil Market Fluctuations in the Week Ending Feb. 28
The week of Feb. 24th to 28th proved to be a volatile period for global oil markets, with Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures experiencing significant fluctuations.
March 02, 2025
FORECASTS
Iran Sanctions and Market Disorientation: Navigating Trump's Policy Shifts and Bearish Oil Trends
Trafigura identifies US foreign policy concerning Iran as a significant upward risk for crude prices, particularly amidst a well-supplied market.
March 01, 2025
OIL PRODUCTIONS NEWSFLASH
Brazil's Offshore Ambitions and Mexico's Production Challenges: A Tale of Two Oil Giants
Brazil's oil sector faces potential output growth limitations due to temporary drilling suspensions by regulators.
March 01, 2025
OIL PRODUCTIONS NEWSFLASH
Trump Reverses Chevron’s Venezuela Oil License Amid Migration and Political Concerns
In Feb. 2025, Chevron initiated discussions with the Trump administration regarding its operations in Venezuela, aiming to maintain its presence and continue oil production.
March 01, 2025
FEATURE OF THE WEEK
Market Forces in Play
The global oil market has seen volatility in early 2025 due to a mix of geopolitical tensions, economic concerns, and fluctuating supply-demand dynamics.
February 24, 2025
FUTURES WEEKLY RECAPS
Oil Futures Fluctuate in the Week of Feb. 17-21 Amid Ukraine Peace Prospects, OPEC+ Delays, and Supply Uncertainty
Oil markets experienced significant volatility throughout the week, driven by geopolitical developments, supply disruptions, and shifting OPEC+ strategies.
February 23, 2025
CRUDE TRADES
US Gulf Coast Re-Exports of Canadian Heavy Crude and Midwest Refiners’ Pivot to Light Sweet Crudes
Recent shifts in crude oil trade and refining strategies are driven by a mix of geopolitical factors, logistics, and US tariff policies.
February 23, 2025
OIL PRODUCTIONS NEWSFLASH
Brazil's Oil Exploration Growth and New Discoveries in the Pre-Salt Búzios Field
Brazil’s oil industry is witnessing a surge in production, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva advocating for oil exploration even near sensitive areas like the Amazon River mouth.
February 23, 2025
CRUDE TRADES
US Crude Exports to Europe Surge, Driven by French Demand and Market Shifts
Recent data reveals French crude imports from the US reached a record high in Dec. 2024, marking the third consecutive month of such increases.
February 23, 2025
CRUDE TRADES
Drone Attack Disrupts Kazakh Oil Flows, Impacting Global Markets and US Interests
2025-02-23
February 23, 2025
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