In a landmark meeting held in Busan, South Korea, on October 29, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached several agreements aimed at de-escalating ongoing trade tensions and fostering cooperation on […]
In a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in global energy supply chains, the Suez Canal was temporarily blocked early today after a sanctioned oil tanker, part of Russia’s shadowy “dark fleet,” ran aground in the […]
Daily Standup Top Stories Secretary Chris Wright has a plan for Rare Earth and Critical Minerals – What is the timeline? October 25, 2025 Clark Savage In an outstanding interview with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business, […]
In a bold move signaling the return of “America First” energy diplomacy, President Donald Trump’s administration unleashed a fresh barrage of sanctions this week targeting two of Russia’s largest oil producers: Rosneft and Lukoil. These […]
In a whirlwind week of high-stakes diplomacy, the United States appears poised to secure a temporary reprieve from China’s tightening grip on rare earth elements and critical minerals—key ingredients in everything from electric vehicle batteries […]
Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories Citi Says Russia-Ukraine De-escalation Could Impact Oil to $50, and Oil’s Surplus Is Here—But What’s the Real Story? October 19, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of energy markets, headlines […]
As the Ukraine conflict grinds into its fourth year, Western powers are once again turning to the familiar playbook of economic sanctions. This week, the United States slapped sweeping restrictions on Russia’s two largest oil […]
Oil prices surged nearly 5% on Thursday, October 23, 2025, following the imposition of new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies and amid escalating Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure. Benchmark U.S. crude […]
Daily Standup Top Stories EU’s Climate Rules Have Caused a Response from the US and Qatar, Issuing Trade Threats October 22, 2025 Clark Savage In an escalating tension over global energy trade, the European Union’s push […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of global energy geopolitics, one truth remains steadfast: Russian oil continues to flow unabated, defying the best efforts of Western sanctions to choke off Moscow’s revenues. Despite intensified pressure from the […]
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