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The oil price rallies – but a full recovery is a long way off
News Brent crude continued its rally early this week. But countries that depend on oil are still in a difficult spot.
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Negative oil prices are just one result of banning bankruptcy
Analysis Negative oil prices are a result of low interest rates and cheap credit propping up inefficient businesses. Bankruptcy is part of the fabric of capitalism, says John Stepek. It helps us to see what’s working and what isn’t.
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The negative oil price meant traders couldn’t give the stuff away – here’s what that means
Opinion With a lot more oil being produced than anyone can use and storage space running out, the oil price briefly turned negative. John Stepek explains what that means.
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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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