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Oil Price Structure Flashes Fears of Oversupply

Oil Price Structure Flashes Fears of Oversupply

By Tsvetana Paraskova – Aug 14, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT The oil price structure is indicating a shift towards oversupply as prompt futures premiums are softening compared to later-dated contracts. Increased supply from OPEC+, Latin America, and Europe is easing backwardation, a market condition typically seen during tight supply. Traders anticipate demand will slow after

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World shares are mixed as Tokyo’s Nikkei jumps nearly 2% on tariff news

World shares are mixed as Tokyo’s Nikkei jumps nearly 2% on tariff news

MANILA, Philippines — World shares were mixed on Friday, with Asian stocks mostly lower while Tokyo’s benchmark spiked more than 2% after Japanese officials said they had resolved questions over the tariff that will apply to exports to the U.S. In early European trading, Germany’s DAX lost 0.3% to 24,131.01. The CAC 40 in Paris

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2025: Nigeria tops list of Africa’s oil exporting countries in June as oil prices fall below $70 

2025: Nigeria tops list of Africa’s oil exporting countries in June as oil prices fall below $70 

Nigeria is the leading oil exporting country in Africa, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said.  A report issued by OPEC revealed that Nigeria topped the list of African oil-producing countries in June, followed by Libya and then Algeria. According to the report, global oil prices rose during June 2025, which was

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Oil Prices Edge Higher But Uncertainty Caps Gains

Oil Prices Edge Higher But Uncertainty Caps Gains

By Michael Kern – Jul 23, 2025, 10:19 PM CDT U.S. crude inventories fell by 3.17 million barrels on Wednesday—well above expectations—tightening supply and lifting oil prices modestly. Gasoline stocks also declined, reinforcing demand strength, while distillate inventories rose seasonally. Ongoing trade negotiations and looming tariff decisions are keeping oil markets cautious and rangebound. Oil

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Trade Tensions Cloud Oil Outlook Despite Global Supply Headwinds

Trade Tensions Cloud Oil Outlook Despite Global Supply Headwinds

Alex Kimani Alex Kimani is a veteran finance writer, investor, engineer and researcher for Safehaven.com.  More Info Premium Content By Alex Kimani – Jul 23, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT Oil prices extended their slide for a fourth session, with Brent stuck in a tight range near $68. Market sentiment is diverging: U.S.-based money managers are

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Dow pops more than 200 points after Trump announces Japan trade deal: Live updates

Dow pops more than 200 points after Trump announces Japan trade deal: Live updates

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