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Great Graphic: Oil Recovery Extends
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Marc Chandler
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Monday, August 8, 2016 4:04 PM EDT
This great graphic shows the September light sweet crude oil futures contract since peaking in early June near $52.75.
Energy Recovery Expands In The Middle East
Article By:
Sramana Mitra
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Monday, August 8, 2016 10:53 AM EDT
The water desalination industry is estimated to grow 9% annually to be worth $15.27 billion by 2018. Water desalination vendor Energy Recovery Inc. is already benefiting from the contracts out of the Middle East region.
In this article: ERII
Aug. 7-Emerging Markets - Preview Of The Week Ahead
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, August 7, 2016 5:12 PM EDT
EM ended last week on a firm note, despite the stronger than expected July jobs report. With the RBA and BOE cutting last week and the RBNZ expected to cut this week, the global liquidity backdrop remains supportive for EM and risk.
Slippery Oil Prices Plunge Over Cliff Into Bear Market
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David Haggith
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Monday, August 1, 2016 4:50 PM EDT
Oil today plunged unrestrained below $40 per barrel, taking oil prices down more than 20% from their high a little over a month ago. Here is a list of newly developing reasons and ways that oil prices will continue to slide toward $30 per barrel:
Time For Bold Economic Moves And Tough Security In Nigeria
Article By:
Dr. Dan Steinbock
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Monday, August 1, 2016 5:30 AM EDT
As Nigeria’s economy is contracting, domestic and global headwinds ensure that downside risks will escalate. Without aggressive economic moves and harsh security measures, the economy could face a disastrous free fall.
Emerging Markets: Preview Of The Week Ahead - July 31
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, July 31, 2016 5:48 PM EDT
EM ended last week on a firm note, helped by the weaker than expected US Q2 GDP report as well as the small bounce in oil. With the RBA and BOE expected to ease this week, the global liquidity backdrop remains favorable for EM and “risk.”
My Take On The Financial Markets
Article By:
Jason Kelly
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:14 PM EDT
The bears have gone from panicking over news and the phantom crash they can't stop predicting, to panicking over missing out on the bull market. A UBS executive told Bloomberg that "the public is now coming back to the equity market."
Crude Oil At Mid-Year: IEA Assessment
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AllAboutAlpha
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Monday, July 18, 2016 12:12 AM EDT
In January, the IEA estimated that the excess of supply over demand through the first half of the year would be 1.5 million barrels per day. The IEA now says the true figure was much lower, about 0.8 m b/d.
Turkey: Military Coup In Place – EUR/USD Down
Article By:
Yohay Elam
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Friday, July 15, 2016 6:30 PM EDT
There is an ongoing coup in Turkey with the military attempting to take over and many details unclear. This is an ongoing event that could result in a successful coup, a crushing of the rebellion or the worst case scenario: a civil war.
In this article: TUR
The Daily Shot And Data - July 14, 2016
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Sober Look
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Thursday, July 14, 2016 11:30 PM EDT
We can't conclude much from one data point but according to certain forecasts, we should soon see stabilization in US crude oil production.
Nigeria’s Oil Export Woes, Attacks On Majors And Why Merger Deals Have Virtually Halted
Article By:
Evaluate Energy
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016 9:49 PM EDT
Oil production has fallen dramatically and acquisition deals have ground to a virtual halt so far in 2016 in Nigeria, as the country continues to grapple with militant attacks on energy installations.