Did Fed Chair Jerome Powell Buy Oil Stocks?

Daily Standup Top Stories What Does Powell’s Comments in Jackson Hole Mean to the Oil and Gas Markets and Investors? August 23, 2025 Clark Savage Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s annual address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is always a pivotal moment for global markets, and his 2025 speech, delivered on August 22, was no […]

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President Trump\’s Tariffs and Sanctions on India Will Do More Damage to the U.S. Dollar in a Boomerang

In a bold move echoing his first-term trade policies, President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs and sanctions on India, targeting its massive imports of Russian crude oil. These measures, including a 25% tariff on certain Indian imports tied to Russian energy purchases, aim to curb India\’s role in circumventing Western sanctions on Russia amid the […]

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India\’s Second Largest Refinery Sees Imports Plunge as EU Sanctions Kick In

In a significant blow to India\’s energy landscape, Nayara Energy—operator of the country\’s second-largest refinery—has experienced a dramatic plunge in crude oil imports this August, hitting historic lows. This downturn is largely attributed to the European Union\’s latest sanctions package targeting Russian oil and its derivatives, compounded by U.S. President Donald Trump\’s imposition of tariffs […]

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Why a Mega Merger in the Railroad Industry Is Pertinent to Energy Investors

Daily Standup Top Stories How The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal Would Boost Petrochemicals August 6, 2025 Clark Savage In a landmark move poised to reshape America’s freight rail landscape, Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) announced a proposed $85 billion merger on July 29, 2025. This deal, if approved by regulators, would […] Pakistan Strikes U.S. […]

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Enbridge Books Record Core Earnings on Power and Gas Demand

In a robust display of resilience amid fluctuating energy markets, Enbridge Inc. (NYSE: ENB), one of North America\’s leading energy infrastructure companies, has reported record core earnings for the second quarter of 2025. The Calgary-based pipeline giant\’s performance underscores the growing demand for natural gas and power, driven by industrial expansion, liquefied natural gas (LNG) […]

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