In a recent opinion piece for The Daily Caller, energy expert David Blackmon highlighted a curious phenomenon: despite Israel’s military actions against Iran starting June 12, 2025, the anticipated oil price spike failed to materialize. Instead, the U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude price dropped from $68.04 per barrel on June 12 to $64.50 by […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Alberta Spends $5 Million to Support World’s First Direct Air Carbon Capture Centre Would Trees Be Cheaper? China’s EV Market is in turmoil June 25, 2025 Clark Savage China’s EV market is quite fascinating, and some of their products are equipped with cool features; however, their predatory practices, which contribute to trade […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Trump Truths a Strategic Shift: China Can Buy Iranian Oil June 24, 2025 Clark Savage In a surprising pivot, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that “China can now continue to purchase Oil from Iran. Hopefully, they will be purchasing plenty from the U.S., also.” This statement, made on […] China Planned […]
Continue ReadingIn a surprising pivot, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that “China can now continue to purchase Oil from Iran. Hopefully, they will be purchasing plenty from the U.S., also.” This statement, made on June 24, 2025, marks a significant departure from the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign, reinstated in February 2025, which aimed […]
Continue ReadingChina, the world’s largest crude oil importer and a powerhouse in global energy consumption, has long prioritized energy security as a cornerstone of its economic and geopolitical strategy. With escalating tensions in the Middle East—a region critical to China’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports—Beijing’s foresight in building substantial oil reserves and diversifying its […]
Continue ReadingThis was a wild week in the energy space. The geopolitical tensions around the world are driving oil prices to $77, and if Iran\’s oil export capacity is diminished, we may see some short-term spikes to $100. For our oil and gas investors who follow Energy News Beat, this is what Stu has been predicting. […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories How the Israel-Iran Crisis Is Swiftly Becoming Taiwan’s National Security Crisis June 17, 2025 Clark Savage The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, marked by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, with far-reaching implications for Taiwan’s national security. The Strait of Hormuz, […] Tankers […]
Continue ReadingThe escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, marked by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, with far-reaching implications for Taiwan’s national security. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows, lies at the heart of this crisis. Any […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Is the Trump Tariff War with China Over, and What Is the Final Impact to Investors? June 11, 2025 Clark Savage The U.S.-China trade war, a rollercoaster of tariffs, retaliations, and negotiations, has been a defining issue for global markets since President Donald Trump’s first term. With recent developments signaling a potential […]
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