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The oil-price war is not over – it's just on hold
News Both Opec and Russia have agreed to restrict oil output by ten million barrels per day from next month. But the oil price war isn't over yet.
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Oil prices have collapsed – and some argue that they could even turn negative
Analysis 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 producers, the economy, and your money.
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Will an oil price war spark a global crisis?
News 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 demand. Will there be more serious consequences?
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Black Monday: what the oil price crash means for your money
Analysis 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 means for the wider markets and for your money.
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What escalating tension between Iran and the US means for oil prices
Features 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 effect on the oil price, says John Stepek.
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Rising output will keep a lid on the oil price
Features Oil exporters’ cartel Opec gave further encouragement to the bulls this month after agreeing to new production curbs.
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Could spiking oil prices burst the bubble in bonds?
Features 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 the global economy, and on the bond bubble in particular.
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Saudi Arabia tries to boost the oil price
Features 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 Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
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The bullish and bearish cases for oil prices
Features 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 either direction.
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