U.S. senators move to tighten sanctions on delayed Russia-to-Germany gas pipeline
U.S. senators announced a bill on Thursday expanding sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and targeting the project Washington says will boost Moscow’s economic and political influence in Germany and other European countries.
OPEC+ keen to keep U.S. shale in check as oil prices rally
When OPEC, Russia and their allies agreed in April to slash oil production, little did they expect that their initiative to prop up collapsing prices would be helped by a swift drop in U.S. output.
Oil up more than 3% ahead of OPEC+ meeting and on easing lockdowns
Oil prices climbed by more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday on hopes that major crude producers will agree to extend output cuts during a video conference expected to be held this week and as countries and U.S. states begin to reopen after coronavirus lockdowns.
Oil hovers below $40 as doubts emerge over next step on OPEC cuts
Oil pulled back slightly on Wednesday after briefly jumping above $40 a barrel, the highest since March, retreating as doubts emerged about the timing and scale of a potential extension to the pact between OPEC and its allies to cut crude supplies.
Saudi Arabia says no talks on new oil deal, Moscow suggests larger OPEC+
Saudi Arabia said on Friday it was not in talks with Russia to balance oil markets despite rising pressure from Washington to stop a price rout amid the coronavirus pandemic and an attempt by Moscow to fix a rift with the de facto OPEC leader.
Global oil refiners shut down as coronavirus destroys demand
The first oil refinery shutdowns in India and Europe were announced on Friday while global refinery runs drop like a stone in response to plunging demand as countries worldwide implement lockdowns.
Crude extends fall with U.S. gasoline down 20% as global shutdowns sap demand
Oil prices extended their decline on Monday, with record low U.S. gasoline prices leading the energy complex lower, as the coronavirus pandemic crushes demand worldwide after travel and industrial activity contracted across the globe in a bid to stem the spread of the virus.
BAML cuts Latam 2020 GDP forecast to 0.7% on coronavirus, oil shocks
Economists at Bank of America Merrill Lynch have substantially lowered their 2020 economic growth forecast for Latin America, citing the hit to activity from the global coronavirus outbreak and the region’s exposure to lower oil prices.
|
