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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
Visit/520272/iran-and-us-oil-price
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
Visit/519785/rising-output-will-keep-a-lid-on-the-oil-price
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
Visit/519511/aramco-top-and-flop
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
Visit/519343/investors-today-are-unreasonably-bearish-on-oil-companies
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
Visit/518304/saudi-aramco-ipo-contrarian-oil-investors
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
Visit/517643/no-one-cares-about-the-oil-market-thats-why-its-a-good-time-to-invest
No one cares about the oil market – that’s why it’s a good time to invest
The best time to invest in a market is when things are quiet. And right now, there’s no market quieter than oil. Dominic Frisby picks the best way to …
6 Nov 2019
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The Saudi Aramco IPO could mark the bottom for oil
Big flotations or mergers often mark the top of a market. But the Saudi Aramco IPO could mark a bottom. And that spells opportunity, says John Stepek.
4 Nov 2019
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Is it time for you to get a new energy deal?
You may well be paying too much for your gas and electricity. But finding a cheaper energy deal isn’t difficult and could save you a lot of money.
22 Oct 2019
Visit/516638/will-solar-energy-investment-funds-keep-shining
Will solar energy investment funds keep shining?
Investment funds designed to profit from the solar energy have done well, but now look expensive, says Max King.
22 Oct 2019
Visit/516424/nuclear-fusion-is-getting-closer
Nuclear fusion – what it is, how it works and when it could be powering our lives
Securing unlimited clean, safe and carbon-free energy for the rest of time would be revolutionary for the world economy. Is this now within sight?
12 Oct 2019
Visit/516141/the-charts-that-matter-recession-fears-take-hold
The charts that matter: recession fears take hold
John Stepek looks at how the charts that matter most to the global economy have reacted to fears of a recession.
5 Oct 2019
Visit/515969/money-minute-friday-4-october-counting-jobs-and-oil-rigs
Money Minute Friday 4 October: counting jobs and oil rigs
In today's Money Minute, we get the all-important US employment figures for last month, plus the "Baker Hughes oil rig count".
4 Oct 2019
Visit/515774/how-britain-became-a-world-leader-in-wind-power
How Britain became a world leader in wind power
Wind power is getting cheaper all the time, making Britain’s aim to curb carbon emissions look ever more achievable. Simon Wilson explains how we got …
28 Sep 2019
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The charts that matter: markets waver amid the political turmoil
As politics becomes increasingly unhinged, John Stepek looks at how the week's events have affected the charts that matter the most to the global econ…
28 Sep 2019
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This could be a huge contrarian “buy” signal for oil stocks
One of the world’s biggest oil companies has fallen out of the top ten US stocks by market capitalisation. There could be a buying opportunity here, s…
27 Sep 2019
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Why has the oil market taken the Saudi attack so calmly?
After an initial spike in the oil price, the market seems to have shrugged off the attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure. John Stepek asks if it…
23 Sep 2019
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Chart of the week: US inflation follows oil and gold
Bonds advanced after the attack on Saudi Arabia, with investors ignoring the potential for a rise in inflation. This chart also suggests they are bein…
23 Sep 2019
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The charts that matter: a market on edge
As markets continue their nervous run, John Stepek looks for clues from the charts that matter most to the global economy.
21 Sep 2019
Visit/515235/the-shock-of-the-saudi-attack-will-linger-over-the-oil-market
How the shock of the Saudi attack will linger over the oil market
The drone strike on Saudi oil facilities proves that the global oil supply chain is vulnerable to attack. Markets must start to price a bigger risk pr…
19 Sep 2019
Visit/515134/theres-plenty-of-life-in-oil-stocks-yet
There’s plenty of life in oil stocks yet
If you’re looking for a reliable source of income for your retirement, you might be better off with high-yielding resources stocks than with an annuit…
16 Sep 2019
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Could spiking oil prices burst the bubble in bonds?
The oil price has spiked after drone strikes crippled some of Saudi Arabia’s vital oil production infrastructure. John Stepek looks at the effect on t…
16 Sep 2019
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The charts that matter: “risk on” rules
The “risk-off” move we saw over the past month or so has reversed. John Stepek looks at how that affects the charts that matter the most to the global…
14 Sep 2019
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Saudi Arabia tries to boost the oil price
This week brought talk of a Saudi effort to raise the oil price as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman replaced energy minister Khalid al-Falih with Prin…
12 Sep 2019
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Why the sacking of Saudi Arabia’s energy minister matters for your money
The delay in listing Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company, has led to the sacking of the country’s energy minister. John Stepek explains why…
10 Sep 2019
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The charts that matter: a new hope?
The gap between yields on short and long-dated US bonds turned positive this week, after having briefly turned negative. John Stepek looks at how thi…
7 Sep 2019
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What caused Britain’s blackouts?
More than a million households and businesses were left in the dark and commuters stranded when the lights went out earlier this month. What happened?…
24 Aug 2019
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The bullish and bearish cases for oil prices
The oil price is now firmly in a bear market. But saying where it goes next is tricky, says John Stepek. There are good arguments for a big move in ei…
9 Aug 2019
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Increasing tailwinds behind renewables
SPONSORED CONTENT - Wind and solar are now the cheapest ways to generate electricity in many countries. This should translate into even higher demand …
8 Aug 2019
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Why I’m still bullish on oil for the long run
The oil price has been trending down for months, now. Technically, it's in a bear market. But whatever the short-term trend, everybody should have som…
24 Jul 2019
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The charts that matter: the un-inverting of the yield curve
The US bond yield curve turned positive again at the tail end of this week. John Stepek looks at how it affects the charts that matter the most to the…
20 Jul 2019
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Can the UK eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050?
The government wants to cut the UK's greenhouse gas emissions to “net zero” by the middle of the century. Is this realistic – or a staggeringly expens…
6 Jul 2019
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The charts that matter: the bond bubble keeps getting bigger
Markets are still absorbing the impact of the Federal Reserve’s shift closer to cutting rates that we saw last week. John Stepek looks at what's happe…
29 Jun 2019
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The charts that matter: the great central bank-sponsored rally
With the US central bank now on board with the idea of cutting interest rates, John Stpeek looks at what this means for the charts that matter most to…
22 Jun 2019
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Will we avoid an oil price spike?
With around a fifth of the world’s oil travelling through Strait of Hormuz, the most recent incident there has raised new concerns about global oil su…
20 Jun 2019
Visit/508999/brent-crude-oil-back-in-a-bear-market
Brent crude oil: back in a bear market
The price of Brent crude oil has fallen by more than 20% since May – past the level that marks a bear market.
14 Jun 2019
Visit/509102/iran-tension-gulf-of-oman-oil-price
What does the tension in the Gulf of Oman mean for oil?
The price of oil spiked after two tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman. John Stepek looks at how an escalating conflict could affect markets – an…
14 Jun 2019
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The charts that matter: the great bond bubble revisited
A slide in bond yields this week has driven the yield curve lower. John Stepek looks at how this has affected the charts that matter most to the globa…
1 Jun 2019
Visit/507729/what-will-it-take-for-us-to-value-real-stuff-again
What will it take for us to value real stuff again?
The intangible economy has ballooned in recent decades and today it looks all but unassailable. Dominic Frisby looks at what could bring it back down …
29 May 2019
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The charts that matter: markets start to worry
With bond yields sliding this week as investors started to fret about global trade, John Stepek looks at the effect on the charts that matter most to …
25 May 2019
Visit/506087/oil-will-come-off-the-boil
Oil will come off the boil
The price of Brent crude, the main oil-price benchmark, has broken through $75 for the first time this year. But the rally won't last.
2 May 2019
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Here’s the real reason oil prices are soaring – it’s not all about Iran
The US is tightening sanctions on Iran and cracking down on its oil exports. But that’s not why the oil price has hit a new high, says John Stepek.
23 Apr 2019
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Chart of the week: will the oil rally last?
A disruption to supplies from the North African country could give oil prices a big short-term boost.
12 Apr 2019
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Share tips of the week
MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to the best of this week’s share tips from the rest of the UK’s financial pages.
12 Apr 2019