While OPEC searches for a floor, UAE concludes Patriot purchase
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 Posted in Defense, Oil | No Comments »On Wednesday of this past week, OPEC agreed to slash production of crude by 2.2 million barrels a day in a desperate attempt to find a floor. Its action had little effect as prices tumbled to under $34 on Friday, reflecting declining demand and rising inventories. Current market conditions did ...
The reality of plunging crude
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 Posted in Oil | No Comments »Desperate for an upside in a downside economy, U.S. consumers have found solace in plunging oil prices, which some analysts believe may dip below $25.00 per barrel in the coming year. Crude's freefall, resulting from a commensurate reduction in global demand, is a direct ...