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Oil shoots higher – have we seen the bottom for the big oil companies?
Just a few days ago everyone was worried about negative oil prices. Now, the market has turned upwards. John Stepek explains what’s behind the rise an…
3 Apr 2020
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Oil prices have collapsed – and some argue that they could even turn negative
With an excess of supply and a drastic cut in demand, the oil price has been hammered this year. John Stepek looks at what that means for oil produce…
30 Mar 2020
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Extraordinary times create extraordinary opportunities – these assets look cheap
With the stage set for some monumental fiscal stimulus, this is most definitely a time to own some gold. And if you’re bold enough, says Dominic Frisb…
18 Mar 2020
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Will an oil price war spark a global crisis?
The oil price suffered its biggest fall since the 1991 Gulf War after Saudi Arabia and Russia decided to bump up production at a time of reduced deman…
12 Mar 2020
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Black Monday: what the oil price crash means for your money
Oil gave investors a nasty shock today as the price of crude fell harder than at any time for nearly 30 years. John Stepek explains why, and what it m…
9 Mar 2020
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Investing in hydrogen: the cleaner, greener fuel that will power the future
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and when it burns it releases nothing but energy and water. Could it be the answer to our climat…
27 Feb 2020
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The natural-gas glut is here to stay
Surging US exports of liquefied natural gas have driven the price down to below $3 per mBtu
21 Feb 2020
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Coronavirus is a "black swan" event for oil
The coronavirus outbreak is leaving the energy industry facing the prospect of no overall demand growth for the calendar year.
15 Feb 2020
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Have we reached the end of the road for petrol cars?
The prime minister has said that all new sales of vehicles with internal combustion engines will be banned from 2035. Is that achievable?
15 Feb 2020
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We're near the tipping point for electric cars
Demand for electric cars is soaring soared. And while the switchover will be expensive, we could be near a tipping point.
6 Feb 2020
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The “green” bubble is here. What could burst it?
Renewable energy, electric cars and the demise of fossil fuels – markets have embraced the green revolution with gusto. But there’s bound to be a snap…
4 Feb 2020
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A look at the state of Iran’s feeble economy
The Islamic Republic is a big player in regional geopolitics, but its economy is weak, its people in revolt and its enemies growing bolder. Simon Wils…
11 Jan 2020
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US vs Iran: threat of war shakes the world
America’s assassination of a key figure in the Iranian regime has jolted bullish investors out of their complacency. Could we now be facing an oil spi…
9 Jan 2020
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Another year of politics for investors to worry about
It’s the start of another year and once again politics looms large in the minds of investors. This year, it’s an escalation in the temperature of the …
9 Jan 2020
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What escalating tension between Iran and the US means for oil prices
The tension between the US and Iran is unlikely to mean all-out war in the Middle East. But markets may be getting a little too complacent about its e…
6 Jan 2020
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Dangerous, dear and dying: why the consensus on nuclear power is wrong
Nuclear power is viewed as too dangerous and too costly to form part of our energy future. That’s plain wrong – and it could spell huge opportunity, s…
27 Dec 2019
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Rising output will keep a lid on the oil price
Oil exporters’ cartel Opec gave further encouragement to the bulls this month after agreeing to new production curbs.
20 Dec 2019
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Saudi Arabia's Aramco IPO falls short of expectations
Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant, has finally made it to market. But the regime struggled mightily to get it there.
12 Dec 2019
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Yet more trouble at Tullow Oil
Tullow Oil shares have plunged to a 16-year low after the company slashed its annual production forecast.
12 Dec 2019
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Investors today are unreasonably bearish on oil companies
As the world looks to a future without fossil fuels, investors have abandoned oil companies. But we still need oil, says John Stepek. And this irratio…
9 Dec 2019
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Brace yourself for pricier oil
Global growth, and hence demand for oil, could surprise on the upside next year, leading to a bounce in the oil price.
29 Nov 2019
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Why Saudi Arabia’s big oil flop is good news for investors in fossil fuels
The trouble Saudi Aramco is having getting interest for its IPO is a sign of deep negative sentiment towards the sector. And that’s a good sign for co…
19 Nov 2019
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Saudi Aramco heads to market in history's biggest IPO
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil colossus, is set to float on its home market. Are the shares appealing?
7 Nov 2019