Since Iran sent missiles into Israeli territory last Tuesday night global oil markets have been focused on the risk of attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure. Oil prices rallied over $10 quite rapidly reversing previous sharp declines and commentators have a wide range of price forecasts. This note tries to summarize a few of the potential… Continue reading Iranian oil in the cross-hairs: Physical, Cyber or Sanctions attacks? Potential Impact on oil and other markets
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Saudi Arabia: Inward Focus as Global Oil Demand Remains Sluggish
With global oil demand growth slow, Saudi Arabian authorities are pulling assets from abroad, unlocking assets from the national balance sheet and prioritizing local development projects to support growth. Looking ahead, the outlook will stabilize as the macro hit from the past production cuts eases, but prolonged higher interest rates and prioritization of local projects… Continue reading Saudi Arabia: Inward Focus as Global Oil Demand Remains Sluggish
Are Markets Underestimating the Economic Risks from the Middle Eastern Conflict?
Since October 7, many have asked about the economic risks of the escalating and broadening conflict in the Middle East. Beyond the countries immediately involved, the risks that move the global economic needle linked to the global oil and gas balances, and in the last month, shipping costs. Higher Shipping Costs are Here to Stay,… Continue reading Are Markets Underestimating the Economic Risks from the Middle Eastern Conflict?
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