Iran will not back down on its plans to regain its share of oil production within OPEC, the government said Tuesday ahead of a crucial meeting of global oil producers Continue Reading
Suicide bombers killed at least 10 people in Basra and Dhi Qar on Monday, as the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) showed its determination – despite recent battlefield losses – to Continue Reading
For the Gulf states, maintaining unity becomes all the more important amid economic slowdown. Click here to continue reading… Stratfor provides global awareness and guidance to individuals, governments and businesses Continue Reading
China boosted its recoverable shale gas reserves more than fivefold last year as the country missed its production target for the fuel. Recoverable shale gas reserves, or those that can Continue Reading
China’s economy is stabilising after the slowdown of recent months, data suggest, easing worries about a hard landing but raising questions about the government’s commitment to rebalancing. A slump in manufacturing Continue Reading
From Alaska to Oklahoma, oil-producing states are scrambling to plug holes blown in their budgets by tumbling crude prices. U.S. refiners who are delaying compliance with new cleaner gasoline production Continue Reading
The U.S. Justice Department will file a lawsuit as soon as this week to stop oilfield services provider Halliburton Co from acquiring smaller rival Baker Hughes, a deal that would Continue Reading
America’s trade deficit widened in February to a six-month high as an increase in imports exceeded a more modest pickup in shipments overseas. The gap increased 2.6 percent to $47.1 Continue Reading
U.S. consumers may be in for seasonal volatility in retail gasoline prices as crude oil market dynamics contrast with refinery-side pressures, analysts said. Motor club AAA reported a national average Continue Reading
In Calgary, March home sales volume tumbled 11% from the same period last year. The housing market in Calgary, capital of Canada’s struggling energy sector, has been hit so hard Continue Reading
