Iran missile strike oil
Iran launched a coordinated missile strike on a U.S. base in Qatar, signaling symbolic retaliation.
Oil prices unexpectedly dropped 6% despite the attack, reflecting market interpretation of low escalation risk.
Market reaction highlights how investor sentiment and risk pricing shape oil volatility during geopolitical crises.
On...
Strait of Hormuz closure
A Strait of Hormuz closure could halt nearly 20% of global oil traffic and major LNG shipments.
Global markets may face surging energy prices, inflation, and economic instability.
U.S. and allied nations are preparing strategic responses to ensure maritime security.
There are several important energy chokepoints...
Nuclear power in the U.S. has been relatively flat for the past 25 years. It is technologically viable, environmentally friendly, yet politically unpopular and economically uncompetitive.
But there is new cause for optimism. A new federal push to modernize and expand nuclear energy is breathing fresh life into the long-dormant...
Over the past two weeks, multiple people have sent me a story about a supposed water-powered car and asked for comment. The story varies, but one widely shared version on Facebook claimed:
“In a move that will shake up the global auto industry, Toyota has just unveiled a water-powered engine...
On Friday morning the world woke to the kind of news that rattles the oil markets. In the early hours of June 13, Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, reportedly hitting nuclear sites and killing several senior military officials, including Hossein Salami, head of the Revolutionary Guard. Israeli Prime Minister...
In his 2003 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush offered a bold vision of a cleaner energy future. Standing before Congress and the nation, he announced a $1.2 billion initiative to develop hydrogen-powered vehicles, proclaiming that “the first car driven by a child born today could...
U.S. shale output may be nearing its peak, prompting concerns about long-term energy security.
Industry leaders and energy analysts warn of slowing production growth despite favorable drilling policies.
Investors are shifting focus from growth to resilience as breakeven economics tighten in major U.S. basins.
The term "peak oil" has...
Saudi oil production increase adds 960,000 bpd in Q2 2025, reversing nearly half of previous OPEC+ cuts.
U.S. shale faces renewed pressure as breakeven prices are tested amid volatile market conditions.
Investors should monitor low-cost producers, hedging strategies, and capital discipline closely.
Saudi Arabia is again making news in...
Filling up in the Golden State these days feels more like highway robbery than a routine errand. As of mid-April, California's average price sits at $4.67 per gallon – a staggering 55% above what most Americans are paying. In some counties, including Mono and Alpine, prices exceed $5.80 a...
Not long ago, falling oil prices were widely celebrated in the United States. Cheaper gasoline meant more disposable income for consumers, lower transportation costs for businesses, and a boost to sectors that rely on oil as an input. But in 2025, that simplistic view no longer holds up. The...
