Oil Market
The global oil market is experiencing a delicate balance of forces as OPEC+ recently concluded a pivotal meeting, opting to maintain its current oil production levels for the first quarter of 2026. This decision, finalized around December 1, 2025, has sent ripples through the market, sparking an initial, albeit modest,
Commodities
New York, NY – November 28, 2025 – The global commodity markets are currently exhibiting an unusual and striking divergence, with crude oil prices continuing their slump, down an estimated 13% this year, while a broad array of other commodities – from precious metals to industrial minerals crucial for the green energy transition
Oil Market
The global oil market is currently gripped by a pervasive bearish sentiment, as traders increasingly position themselves for an anticipated and significant oil glut expected to dominate market dynamics through 2026 and potentially beyond. This outlook is deeply informed by a confluence of surging global supply and moderating demand, with
Oil Market
As November 2025 unfolds, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil market finds itself at a curious juncture. Despite a notable short-term dip in prices, falling below the critical $60 per barrel mark, the prevailing sentiment among many analysts suggests that these bearish tendencies are far from convincing for a
US Crude Production
The United States has once again shattered its own crude oil production records, reaching unprecedented levels that are sending significant ripples through global energy markets. With production soaring to over 13.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in August 2025 and consistently maintaining figures above 13.6 million bpd in
VLCC
London, UK – November 6, 2025 – The global Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) market is navigating a complex landscape, as tanker rates, while easing slightly from the multi-year highs observed in late October, continue to demonstrate remarkable firmness. This sustained strength, with daily earnings consistently projected above $100,000, signals a
Oil Market
New York, NY - November 3, 2025 – The global oil market is presenting a complex picture, characterized by a prevailing sentiment of an impending supply "glut" that contrasts sharply with recent drawdowns in U.S. crude oil stockpiles. As of early November 2025, while international energy agencies forecast
Russia Sanctions
As of November 3, 2025, the Atlantic Basin oil market is facing a significant squeeze, driven by an intensified wave of sanctions against Russia's energy sector. Recent actions by the United States, United Kingdom, and the European Union, particularly targeting Russia's largest oil companies, Rosneft and
Oil Market
The global oil market continues to grapple with the specter of oversupply, a sentiment reinforced by Rystad Energy's latest assessments. Despite the OPEC+ alliance's recent decision to pause output increases for the first quarter of 2026, experts like those at Rystad suggest that the underlying conditions
Geopolitical Sanctions
The global energy landscape is once again gripped by uncertainty as a fresh wave of geopolitical sanctions, enacted in October 2025, tightens its grip on Russia's vital oil sector. These latest measures, spearheaded by the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union, directly target the Kremlin's
Oil Market
The global crude oil market in late 2025 is grappling with a profound paradox: unprecedented U.S. oil production levels are colliding head-on with the most aggressive Western sanctions yet imposed on Russia's energy sector. This epic tug-of-war is creating a volatile and often contradictory environment for global
Oil Market
The global oil market is once again demonstrating its inherent volatility, with prices experiencing a dramatic surge on October 23, 2025. This sudden rebound follows a period of significant oversupply and subdued demand, primarily driven by new, stringent U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia's two largest oil producers,