Russia Eyes Joint Effort with OPEC+ and United States to Stabilize Shaky Oil Prices

The global oil market is once again navigating turbulent waters, with prices fluctuating due to geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and shifting production strategies. In a recent statement, Russia has signaled its willingness to collaborate with OPEC+ and the United States to stabilize oil prices, drawing on a precedent from 2020 when coordinated efforts helped avert […]

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Does OPEC+ Have the Spare Capacity to Cover an Iranian Oil Disruption? Implications for U.S. Consumers and Investors

The Middle East is once again a powder keg, with tensions between Israel and Iran threatening to ignite a crisis in global oil markets. Following Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iranian targets, fears are mounting that Tehran’s oil infrastructure—producing roughly 3.3 million barrels per day (bpd)—could be crippled. Iran accounts for about 3% of global crude […]

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Peace Talks In Ukraine Cut Short

Daily Standup Top Stories Russia-Ukraine Talks Stall: Will Congress Ramp Up Sanctions Pressure on Moscow? June 2, 2025 Clark Savage It has been clear for well over 6 months that President Trump does not have the information he needs to end the war in Ukraine, and we are watching peace slip through his fingers, which […] Trump […]

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Why Goldman Sachs Expects OPEC+ Output Hikes to End in August: Implications for the Oil Market and U.S. Investors

Recent projections from Goldman Sachs indicate that OPEC+ is likely to conclude its series of production increases in August 2025, marking a significant shift in global oil supply dynamics. This forecast, based on Goldman’s analysis of market conditions and OPEC+ strategies, suggests a tightening of oil markets in the near term, with far-reaching implications for […]

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Why More Sanctions on Russia Will Hurt the US

Daily Standup Top Stories Why Hasn’t Trump Hit Russia with More Sanctions? – Because it would hand the Mid-term elections to the Democrats June 1, 2025 Clark Savage I have been discussing this for months on the Energy News Beat Podcast, and the secondary sanctions on China and India’s refineries would undoubtedly cause havoc in the […]

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