Hedge Funds Cut Bullish Oil Bets Aggressively

US Steel Tariffs Slap Hard, Until They Don’t – The US has imposed 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminium, and even though President Trump’s threats of doubling that rate for Canada were subsequently cleared, the measure is bound to have a profound impact on...

Oil Prices Set for Weekly Gain Despite Demand Uncertainty

Oil prices are set to end the week with a slight increase despite market uncertainty over demand due to Trump’s trade wars. Friday, March 14th, 2025 Oil prices are set for their first weekly gain in a month, even if rising by only a couple of cents week-on-week,...

Trump Triggers Volatility in Oil Markets

It’s been a rough week for the markets, which just a month ago were heralding Trump’s economic and foreign policy agenda, but now have lost $4 trillion in a fast bleed fed by tariffs that many fear could drive a significant economic downturn. And it’s not just...

U.S. and Vietnam Sign $4-Billion Energy and Minerals Deals

American and Vietnamese companies signed this week several agreements in the energy and minerals sectors estimated to be worth $4.15 billion, as the Southeast Asian country looks to avoid U.S. tariffs and boost cooperation with U.S. firms. Vietnam’s Trade Minister...