Germany Surprises, Helps Euro Tick Up
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Monday, November 24, 2014 7:12 AM EDT
The German flash PMI was disappointing, but the ZEW survey was considerable better. The German IFO followed the ZEW lead, not the PMI. The IFO improved for the first time since April.
More On Germany And Nuclear
Article By:
Ferdinand E. Banks
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Monday, November 24, 2014 4:21 AM EDT
The dilemma where I am concerned has to do with the preposterous notion that wind and solar based energy can completely replace nuclear, where by “replace” I mean supply the electricity necessary to maintain the present or an improved standard of living.
The Best And Worst Performing Assets During Thanksgiving Week
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Sunday, November 23, 2014 3:30 PM EDT
Historically, global markets have behaved differently during the week surrounding the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Over the past 20 years the S&P 500, Brent Crude Oil, Gold, U.S. 10 yr note futures, and the U.S. $ Index have all done better than average,
Lower Oil Prices And The U.S. Economy
Article By:
James Hamilton
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Sunday, November 23, 2014 2:25 PM EDT
The current price of gasoline is 80 cents/gallon below what it has averaged over the last 3 years. Last year Americans consumed 135 billion gallons of gasoline.
Oil Price Slide – No Good Way Out
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Global Economic Intersection
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Sunday, November 23, 2014 5:26 AM EDT
Oil sellers continue producing regardless of how low oil prices go unless they are stopped by bankruptcy, revolution, or something else. Producers of oil from U.S. shale are in this category, as are most oil exporters, including many of the OPEC countries and Russia.
Oil And Currency Markets Reflect Expectations For Lower Global Economic Growth
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Global Economic Intersection
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Saturday, November 22, 2014 11:39 AM EDT
Although the U.S. economy showed robust growth in the third quarter of 2014, recording an estimated 3.5% growth rate, economic data from Europe and China have led to expectations of potentially weaker demand for crude oil.
Going Green And Saving Green
Article By:
Vivian Lewis
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Saturday, November 22, 2014 8:39 AM EDT
Today we consider a way to play cheap fuel prices which directly offsets one of our oil plays. Plus, we plan to take the train. And we report on global energy, pharma and food stock happenings.
Splitting The Profit – Condensate Splitters Under Pressure
Article By:
David K. Bellman
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Friday, November 21, 2014 4:46 PM EDT
Ethane, because of its unique property relative to propane, butane, and pentanes plus, requires much more effort to liquefy. Therefore, often ethane is left in the gas stream (rejected) versus extracting and supplying it to the petchem industry.
Gold Too Pricey Or Oil Too Cheap
Article By:
Brad Zigler
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Friday, November 21, 2014 3:56 PM EDT
The price of oil and of gold are daily fodder for the financial media. Lately, minute-by-minute fluctuations in the value of the commodities have been followed breathlessly by pundits and punters, looking for either prophesy or profit.
Oil Inventories Rise Slightly But Still No Signs Of Glut
Article By:
Power Hedge
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Friday, November 21, 2014 3:22 PM EDT
The most recent petroleum status report shows that oil inventories reversed the decline that they saw in the previous report but these same inventories still remain below year-ago levels. Despite media reports, there are still no signs of a glut.
Chesapeake Energy Faces Subpoena On Royalty Payment Practices
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Global Economic Intersection
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Thursday, November 20, 2014 9:10 PM EDT
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating how Chesapeake Energy (CHK) pays landowners for the natural gas it drills on their property.
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Resource Stock Capitulation, Japan's Hopeless Future, And Irresponsible Politicians
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Adem Tumerkan
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Thursday, November 20, 2014 1:20 PM EDT
Investors would be wise to keep emotions out of investing, and politicians would be wise to stop treating structural economic issues with crude cyclical monetary intervention. If only there was a marginal increase in awareness in the economy, investors would profit handsomely.