Venezuela
The first full trading week of 2026 has opened with a seismic shift in both the geopolitical landscape and the financial markets. Following the dramatic "weekend capture" of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special operations forces, Wall Street responded with a powerful "relief rally"
Venezuela
CARACAS — Global energy markets are entering a period of profound uncertainty as crude oil futures nudged higher this week following the dramatic ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The sudden removal of the long-standing leader has sent shockwaves through the geopolitical landscape, leaving traders and analysts scrambling to assess the
Granite Ridge Resources
On January 5, 2026, the energy sector faced a sobering reality check as Granite Ridge Resources (NYSE: GRNT) saw its shares tumble to a new 52-week low of $4.42. The decline, representing a nearly 30% drop over the past twelve months, highlights a growing disconnect within the American oil
Oil Prices
The global energy landscape shifted dramatically over the weekend of January 3–4, 2026, as news broke of a U.S.-led military operation resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. While the geopolitical shock initially sent crude oil prices into a tailspin of volatility, the market has
Oil Prices
As the clock struck midnight on December 31, 2025, the global energy sector closed the books on its most turbulent year in half a decade. Crude oil benchmarks recorded their steepest annual decline since the 2020 pandemic, with prices tumbling nearly 20% over the last twelve months. This sharp correction,
Oil Prices
As the final trading days of 2025 unfold, a stark divergence has emerged on Wall Street: energy prices are climbing steadily while the broader equity markets succumb to a wave of year-end selling. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have retreated from their autumn highs, crude oil
Commodities
As the final week of 2025 unfolds, the global commodity markets are witnessing a profound "Great Divergence." While precious and industrial metals have surged to historic, record-shattering heights, the energy and agricultural sectors are grappling with a softening demand outlook and a massive supply overhang. This split-screen reality
Saudi Arabia
ADEN/RIYADH — As the world observes the Christmas holiday, the geopolitical landscape of the Arabian Peninsula is undergoing its most violent transformation in years. A sweeping military offensive launched in early December by the Southern Transitional Council (STC)—Yemen’s primary separatist movement—has effectively dismantled the Saudi-backed unity government,
Oil Prices
As the final weeks of 2025 unfold, the global energy market is locked in a high-stakes tug-of-war between mathematical certainty and geopolitical reality. On paper, the outlook for 2026 is nothing short of grim: a "tsunami" of crude oil is projected to flood the market, potentially driving prices
Energy Sector
The global energy landscape faced a reckoning on December 18, 2025, as a landmark inflation report collided with a burgeoning oversupply in the crude oil markets. While the broader S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied on news that price pressures are finally returning to the Federal Reserve’s comfort
Oil Prices
December 17, 2025 – In a surprising turn of events amidst a backdrop of persistent global market uncertainty, oil prices experienced a notable upward surge today. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude futures each rose by over 2%, reaching approximately $56.42 and $60.62 per barrel, respectively. This immediate
geopolitics
As of December 17, 2025, the global financial markets are grappling with heightened uncertainty following former President Donald Trump's declaration of a "total and complete blockade" on sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. This aggressive escalation, building on years of stringent sanctions, has immediately sent