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A new oil order has emerged over the past few years as oil prices have taken a plunge of about 60%. U.S., world’s one of key importer is about to become a major exporter of hydrocarbons. OPEC cartel, which has historically been a key player politically and price maker, losing its relevance and pricing power. On the energy front, renewables and gas becoming key challenger to oil’s global dominance. Moreover, this lower price is hitting energy exporters harder, creating global economic vulnerabilities. This new oil price and geo-political order demand greater analysis, which is the main focus of this series.

Oil in Global Economy Series

Oil in Global Economy Series: Oil price in for biggest 3rd quarter gain in 13 years after worst H1 in 20 years

Sep 21, 2017 12:33 pm UTC| Commentary

North American benchmark oil index, WTI has moved above $50 per barrel this week, for the first time since early August. Though it is struggling to find buyers above $50 area, we expect the current bullish momentum to...

Oil in Global Economy Series

Oil in Global Economy Series: U.S. operating oil rigs continue to decline

Sep 18, 2017 12:52 pm UTC| Commentary

Last weeks report from Baker Hughes shows that the number of operating rigs declined for the 7th time in 34 weeks. The increasing numbers of operating rigs, as well as increasing production, have been raising concerns that...

Oil in Global Economy Series

Oil in Global Economy Series: Libya resumes production at Sahara field after militant blockade removed

Sep 07, 2017 08:42 am UTC| Commentary

According to an unnamed source in Libyas oil Industry cited by Reuters, the production is set to be resumed in Libyas largest oil field Sahara as the militant blockade of crucial pipelines ended yesterday. Last month,...

Oil in Global Economy Series

Oil in Global Economy Series: Saudi Arabia increases oil price for Asia and United States

Sep 06, 2017 12:25 pm UTC| Commentary

As Hurricane Harvey led to a skyrocketing of refinery margin in Asia, leading to greater demand for oil, Saudi Arabia increased its price of crude for Asian customers. The average profit margin for a refinery in Singapore...

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Oil in Global Economy Series: Participants indicates extension possibility of OPEC deal beyond March 2018

Sep 06, 2017 09:42 am UTC| Commentary

Russian energy minister Alexander Novak said, speaking to news agency TASS that the production deal that was agreed by OPEC members and participating 11 non-OPEC members last November and received an extension until March...

Oil in Global Economy Series

Oil in Global Economy Series: Brent-WTI spread narrows as Gulf coast recovers from Harvey damage

Sep 05, 2017 11:11 am UTC| Commentary

The spread between two most widely used oil benchmarks, North American WTI and North Sea Brent is easing after it reached the highest level in 24 months thanks to the disaster caused by Hurricane Harvey last week that led...

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Oil in Global Economy Series: U.S. operating oil rigs at 759 last week

Sep 04, 2017 10:14 am UTC| Commentary

Last weeks report from Baker Hughes shows that there have been no changes in the number of operating oil rigs last week. The increasing numbers of operating rigs, as well as increasing production, have been raising...

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Economy

Thailand Economy Grows 2.8% in Q1 2026, Beating Market Expectations

Thailands economy recorded stronger-than-expected growth in the first quarter of 2026, supported by higher government spending, rising investment, and solid export performance. Official data released Monday by the National...

Asian Currencies Slide as Iran Conflict Fuels Dollar Strength and Inflation Fears

Asian currencies weakened sharply on Monday as escalating tensions involving Iran boosted oil prices, pushed global bond yields higher, and strengthened the U.S. dollar. Investors grew increasingly concerned that rising...

Asian Stock Markets Slide as Nvidia Earnings, Oil Prices, and Middle East Tensions Weigh on Investors

Asian stock markets mostly declined on Monday as investors turned cautious ahead of Nvidias highly anticipated earnings report later this week. Weak sentiment was further pressured by rising oil prices, growing Middle East...

Singapore NODX Surges 24.5% in April on Strong AI-Driven Electronics Demand

Singapores non-oil domestic exports (NODX) jumped 24.5% in April 2026 compared to the same period last year, significantly outperforming economists expectations of 10.9% growth. The latest data released by Enterprise...

China Factory Output Growth Slows Sharply in April Amid Weak Domestic Demand

Chinas economic growth lost momentum in April 2026 as factory output, retail sales, and investment data all came in below expectations, raising fresh concerns about the countrys fragile recovery and weakening domestic...

Politics

Rick Fox Appointed to Bahamian Senate After Election Loss

Former NBA champion Rick Fox has officially joined the Bahamian Senate after being appointed by the opposition Free National Movement (FNM). The announcement came shortly after Fox failed in his campaign to secure a seat...

Trump-Backed “Rededicate 250” Event Sparks Debate Over Religion and Politics in America

A major faith-based event supported by the Trump administration drew thousands of attendees on Sunday, celebrating Americas religious heritage while also triggering criticism over church-state separation and lack of...

Samsung Faces Major Strike Threat as Union Restarts Pay Talks

Samsung Electronics and its South Korean labor union resumed government-mediated wage negotiations on Monday in an effort to prevent a large-scale strike that could disrupt the global semiconductor supply chain. The...

G7 Finance Ministers Meet in Paris Amid Global Trade and Economic Tensions

Finance ministers from the G7 nations gathered in Paris on Monday to address rising global economic tensions, supply chain risks, and critical mineral dependence as geopolitical divisions continue to challenge the groups...

Cuba Denies U.S. Drone Threat Claims Amid Rising Tensions

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has rejected accusations that Cuba is preparing military aggression against the United States, calling the allegations a fraudulent case designed to justify tougher economic sanctions...

Science

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

Technology

Anthropic to Brief Financial Stability Board on AI-Driven Cyber Risks

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is preparing to discuss potential cyber vulnerabilities in the global financial system linked to its latest AI model, Mythos, with members of the Financial Stability Board (FSB),...

TSMC Stake Sale Sends Vanguard Semiconductor Shares Lower

Shares of Vanguard International Semiconductor (TWO:5347) dropped sharply on Monday after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced plans to reduce its ownership stake in the chipmaker. Vanguard shares...

CXMT Forecasts Record Revenue Growth as Global DRAM Prices Surge

Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT), Chinas leading memory chip manufacturer, expects first-half revenue to climb between 110 billion yuan and 120 billion yuan ($17.62 billion), according to its updated IPO prospectus. The...

China vs U.S. AI Race Shifts Toward Robotics and Manufacturing Power in 2026

The global competition for artificial intelligence dominance is no longer driven solely by computing power and advanced chips. A new Alpine Macro report released on May 12, 2026, argues that industrial scale, manufacturing...

Samsung Union Talks Enter Final Stage as Strike Threat Looms

Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union are set to resume critical wage negotiations on Monday as both sides race to prevent a major strike that could disrupt South Koreas economy and global semiconductor supply...