OPEC
The latest news, updates and opinions on OPEC from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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What happened to the commodities supercycle?
News There was much talk earlier this year of a commodities supercycle. But even as energy markets boom, other commodities have come back down to earth.
By Alex Rankine Published
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The oil price is spiking higher – and there’s no reason to expect it to drop from here
Analysis The oil price has been climbing steadily over the last year or so. And with producers unwilling to raise output, it’s set to keep going. John Stepek explains what’s going on.
By John Stepek Published
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What do higher oil prices mean for investors?
Briefings The oil price has hit its highest in three years as post-pandemic demand rebounds. Saloni Sardana looks at what's going on and how it could affect you.
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Oil cartel Opec agrees deal to boost oil production – what does it mean for you?
News The world’s major oil producers have agreed to significantly increase production as the price of oil soars. Saloni Sardana looks at the deal.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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What Opec’s squabbling means for oil
News Failure of the "Opec+" oil cartel to reach agreement after a disastrous meeting has seen oil prices soar.
By Alex Rankine Published
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What’s driving the oil price volatility, and where could it go next?
Briefings The oil price has whipsawed in volatile trading, after Opec delayed a key production meeting. Saloni Sardana looks at what's going on, and where the oil price could go from here.
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Resurgent pandemic brings new headwinds for the oil market
News With India the world’s third-biggest oil market, the economic slowdown driven by the pandemic will hit oil prices.
By Alex Rankine Last updated
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Oil price comes off the boil as the pandemic lingers
News Brent crude oil had its worst week since October last week, tumbling by 7%, as continued virus restrictions in Europe weigh on demand.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Here’s why Saudi Arabia is no longer worried about shale oil
Opinion In recent years, rising oil prices have been met by rising production from US shale companies. Saudi Arabia is gambling that's no longer the case. John Stepek explains why, and what that means for investors.
By John Stepek Published
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