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Brent råolieVerdens førende energiorganisation, IEA, nedtoner klimaambitioner og hæver forventningerne til olieefterspørgslen i deres nye scenarier. Det ændrer de langsigtede udsigter. Vi forventer dog fortsat, at et globalt olieoverskud presser prisen ned mod $55 i 2. kvartal 2026, før lavere amerikansk produktion, stigende efterspørgsel og ændret OPEC-strategi kan løfte prisen til $60-70 senere i 2026 og ind i 2027. DieselGeopolitik og højere fragtrater driver dieselprisen op, selvom olielagrene er rigelige. Vi anbefaler at fastholde en prissikring på 50% for 2026 og 2027, da dagens pris over DKK 4,00 ikke er attraktiv. Altså, afvent yderligere prissikring. Vi regner med et fald mod DKK 3,00 i 2. kvartal 2026, og det kan igen gøre ny prissikring relevant. NaturgasKoldere vejr og stigende gasforbrug har sat gang i vintertrækket fra lagrene, og risikoen for forsinkelser i nye LNG-terminaler øger risikoen for højere priser. Vi anbefaler derfor danske virksomheder at afdække denne vinters gasforbrug højere end normalt og at løfte prissikringen af vinteren 2026/2027 fra lav til normal (typisk 50 %).Læs hele analysen her.Vigtig investorinformation.

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) Just a little more than a month after reaching an all-time high, Bitcoin has erased the more than 30% gain registered since the start of the year as the exuberance over the pro-crypto stance of the Trump administration fades.(2) Keir Starmer’s government plans to make it easier to remove migrants with no rights to stay in the UK, as the prime minister seeks to gain control of the political narrative after one of the most bruising weeks of his 16 months in power.(3) Oil traders are not counting on OPEC+ to cut production next year, despite forecasts that a global supply surplus could send prices even lower.(4) President Donald Trump said proposed Senate legislation to sanction countries conducting business with Russia would be “okay with me,” his strongest indication yet that he would support a monthslong push to strangle Moscow’s funding.(5) German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil pressed for an “open, rules-based global trading system” as he departed for a high-stakes visit to Asia, as frictions over trade restrictions between the US, China and Europe ramp up.Podcast Conversation: The Best Gifts of 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US equity futures point to a softer open. Asian markets traded broadly higher, while European equities traded mostly higher. The spending bill signed by President Trump ends the record 43-day government shutdown, though October CPI and payrolls are still unlikely to be released, prolonging uncertainty for Fed policy. While resumption of Fed easing has been a component of the bullish narrative, Fed policymakers still divided on policy path. Market pricing in 60% chance of Dec rate cut, down from 67% day before. Furthermore, OPEC's latest forecast for a more balanced oil market next year weighed on crude, extending a broader reset across commodities.Companies Mentioned: Sealed Air, Alibaba, Amazon, PDD Holdings, SHEIN

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stu Turley and Michael Tanner break break down Gavin Newsom's COP30 grandstanding, Trump's coal revival predictions, and why China dominates clean-energy manufacturing while still running on coal and oil. They unpack billions pouring into U.S. nuclear projects—and why real returns are still a decade away—before diving into Chevron's first West Texas data-center power project and Liberty Energy's early lead in the space. The duo closes with the IEA's updated outlook showing oil and gas demand rising through 2050, shaky OPEC signals pushing prices down, and Baytex's surprising Eagle Ford exit. A fast, fiery roundup of energy reality, markets, and industry moves.Subscribe to Our Substack For Daily Insights Want to Add Oil & Gas To Your Portfolio? Fill Out Our Oil & Gas Portfolio Survey Need Power For Your Data Center, Hospital, or Business? Follow Stuart On LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuturley/ andTwitter: https://twitter.com/STUARTTURLEY16 Follow Michael On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelta... andTwitter: https://twitter.com/mtanner_1 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro00:17 - COPs from the UN have failed and it is time for a real dose of climate realism – What will Gavin Newsom do now for a speech punch line?03:26 - Trump Predicted the return of Coal, but not to it's glory days in the U.S. – Doug Sheridan05:58 - Billions Are Flowing into the US Nuclear Sector, but How Long Until Returns Are Realized?07:54 - Chevron Rolls Into West Texas for First Data Center Power Project – Following Liberty Energy's Business Model10:36 - Oil and Gas Demand Could Grow Until 2050, Says the IEA – In the Words of Monty Python “Oil's not quite Dead Yet”15:02 - Markets Update16:39 - Baytex to Divest of U.S. Eagle Ford Assets to Advance Higher-Return Canadian Core Portfolio18:57 - Outro Links to articles discussed:COPs from the UN have failed and it is time for a real dose of climate realism – What will Gavin Newsom do now for a speech punch line?Trump Predicted the return of Coal, but not to it's glory days in the U.S. – Doug SheridanBillions Are Flowing into the US Nuclear Sector, but How Long Until Returns Are Realized?Chevron Rolls Into West Texas for First Data Center Power Project – Following Liberty Energy's Business ModelOil and Gas Demand Could Grow Until 2050, Says the IEA – In the Words of Monty Python “Oil's not quite Dead Yet”

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From copper's new “critical mineral” designation to major investment in Australian iron ore, markets were driven by shifting supply dynamics this week. Precious metals surged as the gold-silver ratio tightened, hinting at improving industrial sentiment, while oil prices weakened after OPEC projected a more balanced market ahead. Together, these moves underline how future supply and the global energy transition are shaping commodity pricing.In this week's wrap, Sophia covers:(0:26): copper's new designation in the US and what it means(2:00): gold and silver back in the spotlight(3:08): why oil prices have slumped on supply reports(3:43): how the local market performed this week(4:36): the most traded stocks and ETFs this week(5:03): economic news items to look out for next week.

Overnight in the US, Wall St saw a very similar trading day to yesterday's, with the Dow Jones advancing 0.7% to reset its record, while the Nasdaq slipped a further 0.3%, lead once again by reevaluations in the high flying AI sector. The S&P500 meanwhile edged 0.2% higher on the day.Across the pond Europe's strong momentum continued with another day of solid gains. The Stoxx 600 index closed up 0.71%, drive primarily by Germany's DAX and the French CAC, which added 1.22 and 1.04% respectively. The FTSE lagged behind, only edging up 0.1% higher.Asia saw a mixed session, as the Hang Seng and Nikkei added 0.85% and 0.43% respectively, while China's CSI index closed down 0.1%. Locally yesterday, the ASX saw its second straight day of the market opening higher, but ending the day in the red. The ASX 200 slipped 0.22%, despite 6 of the 11 key sectors in the green. Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) was the biggest winner, with investors impressed by the announcement of a new deal with South Korea's POSCO to sell a 30% stake in its lithium operations for 765 million USD. On the losing end, popular tech stock Life360 (ASX:360) tumbled 13% after reporting lower than expected user growth numbers, and Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) slipped a further 3% after yesterdays sell off as investors continue to weigh the disappointing results. What to watch today:Looking ahead to today, the SPI futures indicate that the ASX will open slightly higher, with a 0.12% gain. In precious metals, Gold and Silver continue to extend their recent rallies, with gold up a further 1.7% to just under $4200 USD per ounce, while silver is trading another 4.1% higher at 53 USD and 30 cents per ounce. Meanwhile, Crude Oil prices have plummeted nearly 4 and a half percent down to 58 USD and 40 cents per barrel, after a recent OPEC report suggested that global oil supply is expected to match demand in 2026, marking a shift from previous forecasts which had predicted a supply deficit. And Iron ore is trading up 0.6% to 104USD and 17 cents per tonne. Trading ideas:Bell Potter has maintained its buy rating on gaming machines supplier Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) and increased its 12-month price target to $80 per share, based on its forecasted NPAT and EBIT growth from ongoing R&D projects. And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in Regis Resources (ASX:RRL), indicating that the price may rise from the close of $6.88 per share, to the range of $7.40 to $7.60 per share over a period of just 17 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

Gas prices have fallen since Donald Trump took office, but experts are debating how much credit President Donald Trump deserves – or if voters are even noticing. POLITICO's James Bikales joins host Josh Siegel to explain how OPEC's production moves, record U.S. output and Trump's foreign policy choices have shaped the current energy landscape. They also discuss whether rising electricity costs, fueled by AI data centers, are becoming the new political flashpoint.  Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.   Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.   Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.  For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch  And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy  Our theme music is by Pran Bandi.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Western Canadian oil industry pumps more crude than most OPEC members but its production is located far from consuming markets and depends on a dizzying array of pipelines to connect that supply to end demand. At the same time, Canada's oil producers have had to navigate a quagmire of ever-shifting politics, policy, and regulations—especially concerning greenhouse gas emissions—that were widely seen to be restraining the sectors growth.To help me dig into the meat of this discussion, frame the current position of the massive oil sands industry today and where we're headed, as well as how to parse the ongoing negotiations between Canada's West and Ottawa, Rory is joined this week by Kevin Birn, Global Head, Center of Emissions Excellence and Chief Analyst, Canadian Oil Markets, at S&P Global.

In this new episode from GMS Podcasts, host Jamie Dalzell is joined by Simos Dimitriou, Head of the GMS Dubai Office, to discuss how global economic pressures, shifting currencies, and fluctuating steel prices are shaping the ship recycling markets across the subcontinent. As oil prices slide and OPEC+ announces supply cutbacks, recyclers in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan face a stultifying market with tight supply and hesitant owners. From currency challenges and HKC yard compliance to creative deal structures in Dubai, this conversation offers real-time intelligence on how the region is adapting as 2025 closes. Key Highlights: Current ship recycling prices and sentiment in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan How currency volatility and Iranian steel imports are reshaping price competition India's reliability through HKC-certified yards and compliance leadership The slow pace in Bangladesh and pre-election uncertainty Pakistan's pricing correction and operational constraints Dubai's evolving role as a hub for structured and leaseback recycling deals Forecast for early 2026 and expected tonnage flow Despite the slowdown, disciplined owners and compliant yards continue to anchor confidence in the region's green ship recycling ecosystem.

Atenção (disclaimer): Os dados aqui apresentados representam minha opinião pessoal.Não são de forma alguma indicações de compra ou venda de ativos no mercado financeiro.Seleção das partes mais interessantes das Lives de segunda.Live 343 - Visão do Estrategistahttps://youtube.com/live/ZNP8DadsyKM

In this episode, we discuss the latest developments in the mineral rights and energy world. From an interesting battle over royalties under the Midland, Texas airport, OPEC plans to potentially increase oil output despite demand forecasts weakening, and the latest  developments in the Uinta Basin Railway project in Utah. As always, we wrap up with an analysis of the latest rig count numbers. Links to the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

Strax före jul 1975 attackeras OPEC:s högkvarter av terrorister. Över 60 ministrar, delegater och tjänstemän tas som gisslan och tre personer dödas. Nya avsnitt från P3 Dokumentär hittar du först i Sveriges Radio Play. Inne på oljeorganisationen OPEC:s högkvarter i Wien pågår ett stort internationellt möte om världens oljepriser, när sex beväpnade terrorister tar sig in i byggnaden.Gisslandramat i Wien kommer att pågå i flera dagar och människor kommer att skjutas till döds inne i byggnaden.Terrordådet mot OPEC blir en världsnyhetTerroristerna kräver ett flygplan och fri lejd ut ur landet. De kräver också att en sju sidor lång kommuniké ska läsas upp i österrikisk radio, varannan timme. Ändå är det ingen som riktigt förstår vad terroristerna vill.Vem ligger egentligen bakom dådet?Efter gisslandramat går gruppens ledare, den välklädda och mytomspunna terroristen Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, mer känd som Carlos eller Schakalen, under jorden. Myten om honom växer, och får med åren enorma proportioner. Han påstås ha kvinnor över hela världen, beskrivs som en jetset-terrorist och som världens farligaste man. Men vem är han egentligen? Och varför lyckas ingen fånga honom?Medverkande:Sylvia Smetiprach, dåvarande sekreterare på OPEC.”Miguel”, Carlos studiekamrat och vän.Dan Hansén, docent vid Försvarshögskolan.Anton Gatnar, journalist i Wien.Susanna Ericson Wallstén, författare.Jan Mosander, dåvarande journalist på Expressen.Wolfgang Mayer König, förhandlare.Achmed Khammas, festdeltagare i Damaskus.Ilich Ramírez Sánchez eller Carlos, Schakalen, dömd terrorist. En dokumentär av: Eric Ericson och Susanna Ericson Wallstén.Producent: Rosa Fernández.Dokumentären producerades 2025.

Today we were delighted to welcome Dr. Anas Alhajji, Managing Partner of Energy Outlook Advisors and Author of the Energy Outlook Advisors Substack (linked here). Dr. Alhajji is a leading expert on global energy markets. He advises governments, companies, financial institutions, and investors on oil and gas outlooks, energy geopolitics, energy security, and the impact of disruptive technologies on supply and demand. Anas previously served as Chief Economist at NGP Energy Capital Management and taught economics at the University of Oklahoma, the Colorado School of Mines, and Ohio Northern University. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics, with a specialization in energy economics and policy. We were thrilled to hear his insights on the oil markets and beyond. In our conversation, Anas explains why mainstream oil-market commentary often falls short, how OPEC's role is to match supply and demand, and shares on-the-ground sentiment from ADIPEC including a focus on AI and “energy addition, not transition,” with OPEC's outlook seeing demand rising toward ~123 mmb/d. We discuss structural demand drivers including urbanization, immigration, rising incomes, and AI/data centers plus autonomous vehicles and the equity valuation puzzle amid inventories and spare capacity. Anas details the “oil on the water” debate including why recent headline numbers were overstated and how different factors from Iranian tankers suddenly broadcasting their transponders, Saudi barrels routed to Egypt but for Saudi-owned storage, Brazilian cargoes diverted to China, slower ship speeds, and others all swell oil-at-sea without adding supply. We explore how Aramco and ADNOC are evolving into global energy companies, why Saudi is leaning on renewables and nuclear to free oil for export, what to make of Saudi rigs and capacity, and why demand analysis should prioritize growth rates over absolute levels given definitional differences and the IEA's repeated upward revisions. Anas argues the IEA has persistently underestimated demand (including major multi-year revisions), contrasts IEA growth figures with stronger observed U.S. demand, and notes record U.S. crude without shale growth. We also touch on SPR strategy, why Anas believes the large 2022 release worked, his critique of “circular information” among agencies, banks, and media plus conformity shaping bearish narratives, the limited efficacy of current sanctions regimes, and much more. It was a wide-ranging discussion and we're grateful to Anas for sharing his expertise with us. To start the show, Mike Bradley noted that the U.S. Government shutdown has reached Day 35, tying the previous record set during President Trump's first term. In oil markets, WTI continues to hover around $60/bbl and is still being impacted by 2026 global oil supply concerns. OPEC+ agreed to raise December oil production by 137kbpd (consensus) but will pause oil production increments in January, February, and March. On the broader equity market front, the S&P 500 is down ~1% this week and looks to be losing some trading momentum after a huge recent run. Many of the Big6 AI/Tech stocks reported Q3 results last week, which were generally solid with AI capex spending budgets heading higher as expected. Over the last week or so, these same AI/Tech stocks were down 3-5% (on average) due to both growing valuation concerns and sustainability of this AI rally. These Big Tech stocks make up >35% of the S&P 500 market-cap, and if they sneeze, markets could catch a cold. Aramco reported quarterly results this week and struck a pretty constructive tone with one of its key highlights this quarter being an increase in their natural gas production capacity growth target (by 2030) to 80% up from 60%. On the E&P equity front, gassy E&Ps have been pretty constructive but aren't leaning into gas growth just yet, while oily E&Ps are taking a more cau

The Trump administration has been court ordered to partially fund this month's SNAP benefits, after refusing to step in during the shutdown. Emergency USDA funds will cover about half of the $8 billion spent each month on the food assistance program. But it's unclear how long households could wait for the partial benefits to kick in. Also in this episode: The manufacturing sector appears to be “meh,” OPEC ups production despite global oil glut, and the U.S. races to catch up on rare earth elements.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

The Trump administration has been court ordered to partially fund this month's SNAP benefits, after refusing to step in during the shutdown. Emergency USDA funds will cover about half of the $8 billion spent each month on the food assistance program. But it's unclear how long households could wait for the partial benefits to kick in. Also in this episode: The manufacturing sector appears to be “meh,” OPEC ups production despite global oil glut, and the U.S. races to catch up on rare earth elements.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Berkshire Hathaway reporting a sharp rebound in earnings in the third quarter, President Trump says Nvidia's most advanced semiconductor chips should be reserved for the U.S., Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says SNAP food benefits could restart this week, OPEC+ has agreed to a small increase in monthly crude oil output, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is apologizing for the province of Ontario's political ad featuring footage of former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.  Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

US equity futures were higher Monday. Asian equities broadly firmed, led by a record-setting Kospi surge, while European markets opened stronger. Investor sentiment improved after the White House detailed the Trump-Xi trade truce. In addition, OPEC+ decided to pause output increases, lifting crude prices. Meanwhile, South Korea's export recovery accelerated in October, while Taiwan's PMI remained in contraction. On the policy front, multiple Fed officials delivered hawkish remarks, signaling caution on further rate cuts, though market reaction was muted.Companies mentioned: NVIDIA, Amazon, Westpac Banking

La priorità data al Pnrr ha rallentato l'attuazione dei fondi di coesione 2021-2027: al 31 agosto 2025 la spesa è ferma a 6 miliardi, pari all'8% dei 74,8 miliardi disponibili. Le risorse impegnate raggiungono il 27,1%. La Commissione ha autorizzato la riallocazione di una parte dei fondi verso nuove priorità come difesa, energia, alloggi e resilienza idrica, concedendo un prefinanziamento aggiuntivo e un anno di proroga per la spesa, fino al 2030. La cabina di regia guidata da Tommaso Foti ha esaminato rimodulazioni per 2,6 miliardi di quota Ue: 887 milioni agli alloggi, 729 milioni alle reti idriche, 278 milioni alla transizione energetica, 204 milioni alla piattaforma Step, 196 milioni a difesa e infrastrutture a duplice uso e 361 milioni alla formazione e occupazione. Sullo sfondo cresce la preoccupazione per un possibile accentramento della governance da parte della Commissione Ue: l'assessore lombardo Guido Guidesi avverte che la Lombardia rischierebbe di perdere 4,4 miliardi, penalizzando imprese, formazione e ricerca. La Regione ha partecipato a Bruxelles alla manifestazione della Cohesion Alliance contro la centralizzazione dei fondi. Le nuove regole Ue introducono la possibilità di finanziare progetti legati alla sicurezza e alla mobilità militare, ma l'adesione resta su base volontaria. Ne parliamo con Guido Guidesi, assessore allo Sviluppo economico di Regione Lombardia.Shutdown, Stati Uniti nel caos: sospensione di servizi sociali e aeroporti bloccatiNegli Stati Uniti lo shutdown prosegue da oltre un mese, paralizzando servizi pubblici e trasporti. La riunione d'urgenza convocata dal vicepresidente JD Vance non è bastata a rassicurare compagnie aeree e sindacati: oltre 800mila dipendenti federali sono senza stipendio da quattro settimane. I disagi toccano aeroporti, scuole, servizi per l'infanzia, tribunali e perfino i fondi alimentari per 42 milioni di americani. La crisi nasce dallo scontro politico tra Repubblicani e Democratici sul bilancio federale. Trump, in viaggio in Asia, ha lasciato Washington senza guida e attacca l'opposizione definendola responsabile del caos. I Repubblicani puntano a usare lo shutdown per ridurre la spesa sociale e tagliare personale pubblico, mentre i Democratici restano divisi. Nei trasporti la situazione è critica: 63mila controllori e addetti alla sicurezza lavorano senza paga, mentre cresce il timore di un collasso del sistema in vista del Ringraziamento. Andiamo dietro la notizia con Alessandro Plateroti, Direttore Newsmondo.itCome sta andando il mercato del Petrolio? Le sanzioni alla Russia influiranno sul prezzo?Opec+ ha deciso un nuovo aumento della produzione di 137mila barili al giorno dopo quelli di settembre e ottobre. L'incremento sarà sospeso da gennaio a marzo 2026 per motivi stagionali, ma resta l'obiettivo di 1,65 milioni di barili aggiuntivi giornalieri. I prezzi restano deboli: il Wti è a 60,98 dollari al barile e il Brent a 64,77 dollari. Il calo riflette l'incertezza sulla domanda cinese e l'impatto delle sanzioni Usa sul petrolio russo. Opec+ continua a monitorare il mercato con prudenza per evitare eccessi di offerta. La strategia di lungo periodo mira a riconquistare quote di mercato perse a favore degli Stati Uniti. Il 18 novembre è previsto un incontro tra Mohammed bin Salman e Donald Trump, che chiede un aumento della produzione per contenere i prezzi dei carburanti. Chevron prevede ulteriori ribassi nel 2026, mentre la prossima riunione Opec+ è fissata per il 30 novembre. Ne parliamo insieme a Sissi Bellomo, Il Sole 24 Ore.OpenAI sigla un accordo da 38 miliardi con Amazon per i servizi CloudOpenAI ha firmato un accordo settennale da 38 miliardi di dollari con Amazon Web Services per accedere a un'enorme capacità di calcolo basata su GPU Nvidia, necessaria per l'addestramento dei modelli di intelligenza artificiale. L'intesa arriva dopo quella con Microsoft e rafforza la posizione di OpenAI come attore chiave nel settore globale dell'AI. Amazon punta a consolidare il suo primato nel cloud in un momento di ristrutturazione interna e tagli di personale. Per OpenAI, ormai trasformata in una public benefit company, l'accordo segna il passaggio definitivo da laboratorio di ricerca a colosso industriale. Secondo stime interne, l'azienda prevede investimenti infrastrutturali fino a 1.400 miliardi di dollari. "L'infrastruttura di AWS sarà la spina dorsale delle ambizioni di OpenAI", ha dichiarato il CEO di AWS Matt Garman. Approfondiamo la questione con Biagio Simonetta, Il Sole 24 Ore.

China relaxes restrictions on rare earth exports and stops investigations into the chip sector following last week's trade agreement with the U.S. President Trump signals continued opposition to exports of Nvidia's most advanced chips. Crude extends gains following Opec+ nations' announcement that it would pause further output hikes going into the first quarter next year. In aviation news, Ryanair posts an H1 profit beat and predicts stronger footfall. CEO Michael O'Leary slams UK APD policy, telling CNBC UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves ‘hasn't a clue' about stimulating economic growth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Several OPEC+ members agreed over the weekend to unwind a small portion of their additional voluntary cuts in December, while signalling a pause in further output increases until the end of March next year. The move, largely in line with expectations, suggests the group is prioritising market stability after recent price weakness, leaving oil prices modestly firmer around $65/b this morning. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute a personal recommendation and is not investment advice. Investec

APAC stocks traded mostly higher overnight. European equity futures indicate a mildly positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.2%.Chinese RatingDog Manufacturing PMI data disappointed amid a sharp decline in export orders.Fed's Waller said he still advocates for the Fed to cut rates in December and said data fog does not tell you to stop.Crude futures gained at the open as participants digested the latest OPEC+ decision to raise output again by a modest 137k bpd in December before pausing for Q1 2026.In FX, DXY is steady, USD/JPY sits above 154 with Japan away from market, EUR/USD remains on a 1.15 handle, AUD marginally outperforms ahead of RBA this week.Looking ahead, highlights include Swiss CPI, EZ, UK & US Final Manufacturing PMI, US ISM Manufacturing PMI, Speakers including Fed's Daly, ECB's Lane & BoC's Macklem, Supply from BoE Gilt Sale (long-term), US Financing Estimates.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses are firmer following constructive EU-China trade developments, US equity futures also gain.USD fractionally higher and now eyes 100.00, CHF hampered by CPI.Bonds are relatively contained into a session of central bank speak and the ISM Manufacturing series.Crude reverses initial gains after OPEC+ opted to raise output again by a modest 137k bpd in December before pausing for Q1 2026; XAU essentially flat, whilst base metals digest disappointing Chinese RatingDog Manufacturing PMI.Looking ahead, highlights include US Final Manufacturing PMI, US ISM Manufacturing PMI, Speakers including Fed's Daly, Cook, ECB's Lane & BoC's Macklem, Supply from BoE Gilt Sale (long-term), US Financing Estimates.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

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In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley dive into Bill Gates' surprising pivot on climate change, questioning his motives and the massive economic fallout from his past advocacy. They highlight Charles Payne's sharp commentary, emerging cybersecurity threats from Chinese EVs, Illinois' questionable battery storage bill, and Exxon's bold legal challenge against California's climate laws. Also covered: Exxon's Permian JV buyout, rig count drops, natural gas spikes, Venezuela tensions, OPEC+ production moves, and the strategic importance of Exxon's Guyana asset. A fast-paced, hard-hitting roundup of energy news and political implications.Subscribe to Our Substack For Daily Insights Want to Add Oil & Gas To Your Portfolio? Fill Out Our Oil & Gas Portfolio Survey Need Power For Your Data Center, Hospital, or Business? Follow Stuart On LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuturley/ andTwitter: https://twitter.com/STUARTTURLEY16 Follow Michael On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelta... andTwitter: https://twitter.com/mtanner_1 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro00:13 - Now that Bill Gates has said that Climate Change is not our biggest existential threat to Humanity, how much money has he cost the global markets?04:30 - Emerging Cybersecurity Threats: Chinese Manufacturers' Control Over Electric Buses, Power Grids, and Phones06:08 - Illinois Gov Pritzker to Approve Bill Calling for 3 GW of Battery Storage by 2030 – But How Much Will They Lower Electricity Prices Remains to Be Seen09:45 - Exxon Buys Out Legacy Sinochem JV, Expands in Midland Basin12:17 - ExxonMobil Sues California Over Climate Reporting Laws17:10 Market Updates20:10 - OPEC+ Agrees to a 137,000 b/d Increase for December Followed by a 3-Month Pause: What It Means for Oil Markets and Investor Outlook22:05 - Chevron Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results23:27 - Outro Links to articles discussed:Now that Bill Gates has said that Climate Change is not our biggest existential threat to Humanity, how much money has he cost the global markets?Emerging Cybersecurity Threats: Chinese Manufacturers' Control Over Electric Buses, Power Grids, and PhonesIllinois Gov Pritzker to Approve Bill Calling for 3 GW of Battery Storage by 2030 – But How Much Will They Lower Electricity Prices Remains to Be SeenExxon Buys Out Legacy Sinochem JV, Expands in Midland BasinExxonMobil Sues California Over Climate Reporting LawsOPEC+ Agrees to a 137,000 b/d Increase for December Followed by a 3-Month Pause: What It Means for Oil Markets and Investor Outlook

In this Week 44 edition of the GMS Weekly Podcast, the global ship recycling industry closes October on a haunting note as weak fundamentals, volatile currencies, and scarce tonnage continue to shadow the sub-continent markets. From India and Bangladesh to Pakistan and Turkey, sentiment stays fragile while inflation trends, oil movements, and new HKC developments keep recyclers on edge. Global Market Overview October ended with more tricks than treats. The Baltic Dry Index slipped 1.3 percent week-on-week and nearly 8 percent for the month, marking its first monthly drop since April. Oil eased almost 1 percent to around USD 60.67 per barrel as OPEC+ announced fresh Q1 2026 cutbacks. A temporary U.S.–China trade truce brought brief relief, but volatility and policy uncertainty persist. Limited vessel supply kept yards mostly idle, with buyers hesitant to commit amid falling plate prices and a widening two-tier market for sanctioned ships. Bangladesh Chattogram showed faint sparks as a few hungry recyclers chased prompt deals, but domestic steel demand failed to ignite. Local plate levels slipped USD 3 to USD 529.50 per ton, and the taka weakened to BDT 122.37 per USD. HKC certifications continue to climb, with 21 yards expected to be approved by year-end, a bright spot in an otherwise subdued market. India Alang faced another quiet stretch as the rupee dropped 1.25 percent to INR 88.70. Steel prices ended flat, while discounted sanctioned vessels pushed legitimate bids lower, unsettling buyers and widening the pricing gap. Inflation remains low at 1.54 percent, hinting at potential relief through cheaper financing if confidence returns. Pakistan Gadani recyclers endured renewed “imports ire.” Cheap Iranian steel and a lack of HKC-compliant yards kept activity muted despite plate values roughly USD 230 above India's. The PKR closed at 283.17 per USD as margins tightened and sentiment weakened. Turkey Aliaga continued to face a supply pinch. Local recyclers raised offers slightly to attract owners, but the lira slid to TRY 42.06 and inflation rose above 33 percent. With few vessels arriving, operational pressure remains heavy. Market Sentiment As we sail into November, recyclers confront familiar headwinds: weak demand, currency stress, HKC uncertainty, and a vanishing pipeline of ships. Whether markets rebound or remain haunted will define the rest of 2025. For full details, vessel rankings, and port positions, download the GMS Weekly on our website or mobile app. Follow GMS on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for daily updates.

Wall Street’s main indexes rose overnight, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both higher as Kenvue surged on buyout news. Amazon’s $38 billion deal with OpenAI lifted its shares and boosted Nvidia's as well. U.S. Treasuries were mixed amid uncertainty surrounding the government shutdown, while in Europe, equities edged higher as investors assessed a fresh batch of earnings. In commodities, oil prices held steady despite OPEC+ signalling a pause on output hikes. Gold was little changed ahead of key U.S. private payroll data, and iron ore slipped on weaker steel production in China. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to ease ahead of the RBA’s interest rate decision. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street closed higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq notching its best monthly winning streak since 2018. Amazon shares hit all-time highs after a strong sales forecast, while Apple slipped as CEO Tim Cook flagged supply constraints. U.S. government bond yields moved lower as the government shutdown dragged on. In Europe, equities edged lower following a mixed batch of quarterly results. In commodities, OPEC signalled a pause on production hikes until early 2026, and gold rose 4% for October. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to dip ahead of Westpac’s results. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we sidle up to the most challenging crossword of the week, aka Saturday, we expect the opening act -- Friday -- to help get us in the right frame of mind. Friday does not disappoint, as there were oodles of tricky (theme-free) clues to contend with. For instance, 34D, A smartphone has many of these, USES (ah, not APPS, got it!); 38D, The U.A.E. is in it, OPEC (rather than ASIA, fine); and the informative 37D, Island home of what may be the world's oldest living olive tree (2,000+ years), CRETE (now we know!)Show note imagery: The Olive tree of Vouves, which is too shy to tell anyone its age, but scientists believe it is somewhere between 2-4000 years old. Even more amazing, it's still producing olive oil!We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

Oct 31, 2025 – Curious about the future of energy, small modular reactors, and the impact of AI on utilities? Energy expert Robert Rapier discusses the global shale revolution, OPEC's strategies, and why U.S. energy stocks are outperforming...

European bourses are on the backfoot; US equity futures mixed, with the NQ boosted by post-earning strength in AMZN +12.8 & AAPL +1.7%.AMZN beat and boosted on strong cloud growth; AAPL strong results and predicts holiday boom in iPhone sales.DXY remains firm post-FOMC. AUD lags post-Chinese PMI.Commodities trade muted as crude awaits OPEC+ meeting.Bonds are under modest pressure given the earnings-driven US risk tone & Meta issuance, Fed speak looms.Looking ahead, Dallas Fed (Sep), Chicago PMI (Oct), (Suspended Releases: US PCE, Employment Costs), ECB Bulletin, Speakers including Fed's Logan, Bostic, Miran & Schmid, Earnings from AbbVie, AON & Intesa Sanpaolo.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Owen Bonertz discuss the protests in Cameroon linked to the re-election of the world's oldest sitting president, plus more on food stamp benefits at risk in the US, an OPEC+ meeting, elections in the United States and the US Supreme Court hearing a case on tariffs.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Owen Bonertz, Theresa Seiger, James Morgan, David Wyllie and Alex Moore. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2025 Factal. All rights reserved.

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stuart Turley breaks down why we're living through an energy addition, not a transition—as global demand for oil, gas, and coal continues to climb despite record renewable spending. He dives into Texas ERCOT's massive overbuild of nameplate capacity, BP's $25 billion Iraq investment as a geopolitical lifeline, Iraq's new LNG import deal, and major oil producers ramping output despite OPEC's challenges. Plus, updates on TotalEnergies' U.S. gas expansion and Equinor's Q3 profit drop, highlighting how “green transition” strategies have failed and traditional energy remains the cornerstone for investors. Subscribe to Our Substack For Daily Insights Want to Add Oil & Gas To Your Portfolio? Fill Out Our Oil & Gas Portfolio Survey Need Power For Your Data Center, Hospital, or Business? Follow Stuart On LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuturley/ andTwitter: https://twitter.com/STUARTTURLEY16 Follow Michael On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelta... andTwitter: https://twitter.com/mtanner_1 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro00:08 - We Are in an Energy Addition, Not Transition06:21 - BP's New $25 Billion Investment in Iraq's Kirkuk Fields Is Far More Than an Oil Project—It's a Geopolitical Pivot07:59 - Iraq Secures First Floating LNG Import Platform Deal with U.S. Firm08:50 - Oil Giants Join OPEC in Boosting Production with Earnings Confirmations This Week12:28 - TotalEnergies Bolsters US Gas Presence with 49% Stake in Anadarko Basin Assets14:41 - Lower Oil Prices Hit Equinor's Q3 Profits and They Miss Analysts Estimates17:03 - Outro Links to articles discussed: We Are in an Energy Addition, Not TransitionBP's New $25 Billion Investment in Iraq's Kirkuk Fields Is Far More Than an Oil Project—It's a Geop…Iraq Secures First Floating LNG Import Platform Deal with U.S. FirmOil Giants Join OPEC in Boosting Production with Earnings Confirmations This WeekTotalEnergies Bolsters US Gas Presence with 49% Stake in Anadarko Basin AssetsLower Oil Prices Hit Equinor's Q3 Profits and They Miss Analysts Estimates

Today we had the pleasure of hosting Obinna Isiadinso, Global Sector Lead for Data Center Investments at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group and the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Obinna leads investment teams on valuation and execution considerations, reviews private equity and credit transaction structures, and participates in transaction negotiations in the Data Center and Cloud sectors in emerging markets globally. He is also the author of the Global Data Center Hub on Substack (linked here). His career spans private equity, infrastructure, and real assets. We were thrilled to host Obinna and learn from him on one of today's most dynamic topics. In our discussion, Obinna outlines the IFC's role as the private financing arm of the World Bank, shares his background in private equity and digital infrastructure, and describes his current global portfolio focus. He explains the IFC's structure and mission to achieve commercial returns while ensuring developmental impact, its ~$100 billion balance sheet, and dual role as a lender and equity investor. We cover the IFC's role in digital infrastructure and data centers, why data centers matter for emerging market development, the IFC's investment approach and capital structure, and Obinna's Substack, which tracks and summarizes global data center activity. We discuss global market sizing (U.S. ~30 GW; Northern Virginia 3–4 GW; Europe FLAP-D ~1-1.5 GW each; South America ~1 GW; Africa ~500 MW, ~250 MW in South Africa; India ~1.2-1.3 GW; China ~3-4 GW; Malaysia ~250 MW with ~1 GW pipeline in 3-5 years), the growth outlook with hyperscalers planning to add 30-50 GW in 3-5 years and roughly ~$400 billion capex this year, cost benchmarks ($10-12 million/MW plus chips), build times, EBITDA economics, current valuation multiples, the evolving fuel mix, and the IFC's sustainability criteria. Obinna summarizes the IFC's market-by-market approach to energy sourcing, rising power demand in emerging markets (and potential competition for scarce power), the IFC's initiatives to expand generation and grid capacity in Africa, and the Middle East's bid to be a ‘Switzerland of AI Infrastructure.' We ended by asking Obinna for key trends he's watching including diversification of AI models, continuous training workloads, and growing private credit participation. It was a fascinating conversation and we can't thank Obinna enough for joining and sharing his insights. We look forward to staying in touch. Mike Bradley noted that this will be a pivotal week for markets, with the FOMC rate decision on Wednesday, a slew of Q3 reports from Big AI/Tech and Energy/Electricity companies throughout this week, and an OPEC+ meeting being held over the weekend. In the bond market, the 10-year bond yield continues to be stuck in the 4% range. The Fed is expected to cut interest rates by 25bps both this week and again in December. On the oil market front, WTI price has slipped back to ~$60/bbl as oil traders seem fixated again on the 2026 oil supply surplus rather than Russian oil sanctions. OPEC+ is expected to raise November oil production by another 137kbpd (similar to October) at this weekend's OPEC+ meeting. At Veriten, we still envision oil markets in 2026 being a “tale of two markets” with 1H26 being challenged and 2H26 being pretty constructive. In global market news, President Javier Milei's party scored a major win in Argentina's legislative elections, sending bond yields lower, the peso modestly higher, and a 20%+ surge in the Argentina stock market. On the broader equity market front, the S&P 500 continues to reach new highs with this week's move mostly due to optimism of a China-U.S. trade deal. A handful of Big AI/Tech names will be reporting this week (AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, META & MSFT) which could increase broader marke

A settembre l'export extra-Ue dell'Italia cresce del 9,9% grazie soprattutto alle commesse navali e al forte aumento delle vendite verso gli Stati Uniti (+34,4%), trainate da forniture una tantum e, in misura minore, dai prodotti farmaceutici. L'import dagli Usa cresce però ancora di più, +76,8%, contribuendo alla riduzione dell'avanzo commerciale che nei primi nove mesi dell'anno scende a 35,1 miliardi di euro contro i 45,4 del 2024. Crescono le esportazioni di energia, beni strumentali e di consumo non durevoli, mentre calano i beni durevoli. In aumento anche le vendite verso paesi OPEC, Giappone e Svizzera, mentre arretrano Russia, Turchia, Regno Unito e Mercosur. L'Italia conferma la propria vitalità nei mercati extra-Ue, ma resta esposta al rincaro delle importazioni e al rischio di squilibri commerciali con i principali partner. Il commento è di Matteo Zoppas - presidente ICE - Agenzia per la promozione all'estero e l'internazionalizzazione delle imprese italianeUe stretta tra Cina e UsaSul fronte della guerra commerciale si respira un rinnovato ottimismo dopo l'annuncio dell'accordo quadro Usa-Cina, che dovrebbe essere formalizzato da Trump e Xi Jinping giovedì in Corea del Sud. Tuttavia, l'Unione Europea resta in posizione scomoda tra Washington, che pretende lealtà, e Pechino, partner commerciale fondamentale soprattutto per Germania, Francia e Italia. Proprio giovedì, mentre Trump e Xi si incontreranno, una delegazione cinese sarà a Bruxelles per discutere con la Commissione europea delle restrizioni sulle terre rare, materie prime di cui la Cina controlla il 60% dell'estrazione e il 90% della lavorazione. Le tensioni diplomatiche sono crescenti: il ministro degli Esteri tedesco Wadephul ha cancellato il viaggio in Cina dopo che Pechino ha annullato gran parte degli incontri previsti, segnale del deterioramento dei rapporti nonostante l'interscambio bilaterale resti elevato. Al summit Ue, Macron ha invocato l'uso dello strumento anti-coercizione per rispondere alla pressione cinese, mentre von der Leyen ha annunciato a Berlino il piano RESourceEU, destinato a garantire all'Europa l'accesso a fonti alternative di materie prime strategiche per difesa, automotive, aerospazio e AI. Ne parliamo con Adriana Cerretelli, Il Sole 24 Ore Bruxelles Auto Ue, "mancano chip, stop della produzione imminente"L'industria automobilistica europea rischia un imminente blocco produttivo per la carenza di microchip, dopo il divieto cinese di esportare i semiconduttori Nexperia. L'Acea, associazione dei costruttori europei, denuncia che le scorte stanno per esaurirsi e che alcune case prevedono già fermi alle linee di assemblaggio. I chip più colpiti sono quelli semplici, indispensabili per le centraline dei sistemi elettrici. Trovare fornitori alternativi richiederà mesi, mentre gli effetti sull'industria potrebbero manifestarsi in pochi giorni. L'Acea chiede una soluzione diplomatica urgente, e il commissario europeo Sefcovic è in contatto continuo con Pechino per sbloccare la situazione. Da Bruxelles, il ministro Adolfo Urso rilancia la proposta di un Chips Act 2 per rafforzare l'autonomia strategica europea e proteggere le filiere industriali dal rischio di interruzioni. Il commento è di Gian Primo Quagliano, Direttore Generale Centro Studi Promotor

It's Tuesday, October 28th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson South African government regulating churches Earlier this month, the South African government agency, known as the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission, launched a committee to regulate churches in the country. The new committee will most likely make determinations as to “what qualifies as a religion,” who may be recognized as a religious leader, and where churches may worship. The concern is also that this governmental power would force churches to come under State-approved umbrella bodies. The nation's churches have scheduled a march to the Parliament building in Cape Town, the capital of South Africa, on November 13th. South Africa rejects self-defense as reason to own a gun The South African Parliament is also considering additional restrictions on firearms to remove “self-defense” as a valid reason to own a gun. This would remove meaningful protection for families, farms, and churches from violent criminals, in one of the most violent nations on Earth. The Communists and the left-leaning African National Congress have 51% control of the South African parliament. Turmoil in Chinese Communist Party The Chinese Communist government is still in turmoil. At this moment, 38 of the 205 members of the central committee failed to appear for the big Plenum session last week. Of the 33 generals on the Committee, 22 were missing. Trump to meet with Chinese president Xi Jinping on Asian tour President Donald Trump met with Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi yesterday. This week, he will move on to high level meetings in South Korea and China, with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.  The White House announced that President Trump has signed historic peace deals with Cambodia and Thailand, trade deals with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, and minerals deals with Malaysia and Thailand. Javier Milei's mid-term election triumph in Argentina The results for Argentina's mid-term elections are in.  And Javier Milei's Libertarian Party crushed it, reports Reuters. Now, Milei's party has 41% control of the legislature which is up from 26% in 2023. The left wing party dropped off from 44% to 32% which is an 11% decline. Milei's agenda will have stronger legislative backing for more reforms in tax reduction and deregulation of business for the country. Bolivia rejects socialism And, by God's sovereign order of things, Bolivia has a new president as of last week, reports CBS News. Rodrigo Paz is more centrist — a change after 20 years of socialism in this mountainous country of South America. Not surprisingly, socialist countries like Venezuela and Bolivia are the poorest countries in all of South America. King Charles III glorified sodomy King Charles III of England glorified homosexuality yesterday by placing flowers at a newly constructed memorial to homosexuals serving in the nation's military, reports The Times. Prince Charles's mentor and uncle, Lord Louis Mountbatten, served as Britain's Chief of Defense in the 1960s, and was reported in 2019 as “a homosexual with a perversion for young boys.” King Charles III joined Pope Leo XIV for worship King Charles III made other news headlines last week, when he participated in a public worship service with the Roman Catholic Pope Leo XIV.   This was the first time a reigning British monarch joined the Pope for such events since the Reformation. King Charles and his wife, Camilla, sat on golden thrones under Michelangelo's "Last Judgment" fresco in the Sistine Chapel for the ecumenical service.  Joel 3 reminds us of God's judgement.   “Let the nations be wakened, and come up to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; For there I will sit to judge all the surrounding nations. Put in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, go down; for the winepress is full, the vats overflow — for their wickedness is great.” Putin celebrates successful test of missile Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated a successful test for the Burevestnik missile over the weekend, reports CBS News. Putin announced that the armament was ready for deployment, after it completed a 10,000-mile flight. Plus, according to the Russian military, the missile “successfully performed all designated vertical and horizontal maneuvers, demonstrating its strong ability to evade anti-missile and air defense systems.” Hurricane Melissa: Biggest one to hit Caribbean Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is barreling down on Jamaica. It's the strongest hurricane to hit the Caribbean nation in recorded history.  America's most lethal aircraft carrier off Venezuelan coast Meanwhile, the U.S. Military is sending its most lethal aircraft carrier from European waters into the Caribbean for the ongoing drug war, now heating up somewhere off the shores of Venezuela, reports TheHill.com. The main target for the flurry of activity appears to be Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom the Trump administration has called an “illegitimate leader.” Appearing on CBS's Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina was asked about possible land strikes in Venezuela. BRENNAN: “Are land strikes planned?” GRAHAM: “Yeah, I think that's a real possibility. I think President Trump's made a decision that [Venezuelan President Nicolás] Maduro, the leader of Venezuela, is an indicted drug trafficker, that it's time for him to go. Venezuela and Colombia have been safe havens for ‘narco terrorists' for too long.” Oil likely will cost less in 2026 America's oil wells are pumping it out.   Chevron CEO Mike Wirth told Fox Business host Maria Bartiroma, that gas prices in 2026 may very well be lower than they were this year. BARTIROMA: “Can you give us a sense of what you would expect for 2026?” WIRTH: “Yeah, I think we see supply growing, particularly from the OPEC-supplying countries, and demand growing steadily. But as this supply comes back, it's weighing on commodity markets. So, we're prepared for prices in ‘26 to be lower than they were in ‘25.” Christian pastors arrested for child p*rn And finally, assorted national news stories report that Christian pastors and leaders have been recently arrested for possession of extreme evil forms of pornography involving children.   Singer and worship leader Jon Paul Sheptock, of First Montgomery Baptist Church, is under arrest, reports the Baptist Press.  The Idaho Statesman reports that the senior pastor at Sovereign Grace Fellowship in Nampa, Idaho was arrested for handling images of a “horrific” nature. Another Baptist youth pastor from Greenville, South Carolina was just sentenced to twenty years for a similar offense. A pastor of the House of Prayer Christian Church in Georgia has been indicted by a federal court for similar offenses. And another former youth pastor at the Southcoast church in Goleta, California has been arrested on related charges. Jeremiah speaks of religious scandals in the churches. The prophet wrote, “My heart within me is broken because of the prophets. . . For the land is full of adulterers; For because of a curse the land mourns. The pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up. Their course of life is evil, and their might is not right. “For both prophet and priest are profane; Yes, in My house I have found their wickedness,” says the Lord. I will bring disaster on them, the year of their punishment.” (Jeremiah 23:9-12) Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, October 28th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

US President Trump and Japanese PM Takaichi signed an agreement on the US-Japan alliance and framework for securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths.European bourses are mostly lower; ES/NQ are flat, whilst the RTY is marginally lower ahead of a slew of earnings.USD flat/lower, JPY boosted on US-Japan trade developments and mild haven allure; GBP lags a touch.Bonds are firmer given the risk tone; USTs await supply.XAU briefly dipped under USD 3.9k/oz with base metals also broadly in the red; crude complex lower with some focus on reports that OPEC+ is looking at another oil production hike.Looking ahead, US Richmond Fed (Oct), US CaseShiller Home Prices (Aug), US Consumer Confidence (Oct), Supply from the US.Earnings from Visa, Electronic Arts, PPG Industries, SoFi, PayPal.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Josh Young from Bision Interests stops by, and we discuss with David Blackmon and Stu Turley. Numerous changes are currently occurring in the energy markets, and we sit down to discuss the political, geopolitical, and other significant developments that the investment community needs to be aware of.Highlights of the Podcast00:01 – Introduction 00:44 – Josh introduces Bison Interests and Bison Insights06:00 – Discussion on new oil sanctions and market effects11:30 – Trade and tariffs – U.S., Canada, Japan relations19:00 – Rare earths and China's leverage25:30 – Economic deregulation and energy demand31:54 – OPEC, Saudi production, and spare capacity37:00 – Russia, Venezuela, and Middle East relations46:30 – U.S. defense, alliances, and America First debate52:00 – Europe's natural gas dilemma and net zero failure59:30 – Japan's JERA gas deal and corporate strategy1:04:30 – Energy companies shifting away from renewables1:07:00 – Canada, UK, and future of Western trade1:15:30 – Tech firms buying into gas assets and energy security1:35:33 – Episode wrap-up

Sanctions against Russian oil sent crude prices soaring on Thursday, but Kevin Green says that's not the sole reason to awake energy bulls. He notes the recent run higher in natural gas adding fuel to the optimism. KG urges traders to keep an eye on energy, especially taking mind of headlines around those sanctions and OPEC.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Ben Emons previews the CPI report, which will give investors insight into inflation metrics. With a lot of economic data delayed because of the government shutdown, he still expects the Fed to cut rates by 25 bps but calls the decision “awkward.” He discusses the state of the U.S. economy and the latest trade war and U.S./Russia developments. He thinks the new sanctions on Russian oil won't last long, but OPEC may have to step in if that supply is disrupted.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Patrick De Hann (Head of Petroleum Analysis, GasBuddy) joins Dan Cook on Drivetime with DeRusha. They touch on the influence of the executive branch on gas prices, why we're seeing gas drop below $3 now and what to expect in the winter season.

3pm: I Was Thinking: Mariners game 5 is underway - Ry’s takeaways from Game 4 // This Day in History: 1973 - OPEC enacts oil embargo // 1989 - Oakland-San Francisco World Series game postponed because of earthquake // You’re walking wrong, says 21-year-old who rates gaits on TikTok

Oil and gas are back in the headlines. What does that mean for investors?In this episode, Bob and Ben join Ellis to unpack the latest reports from OPEC and the IEA, what they signal for fossil fuel investing, and how energy fits into a diversified portfolio. They also look at new data on investor sentiment regarding industrial and multifamily real estate. All of it points to where the smartest opportunities may be for investors today.Find out more about the Invest Like A Billionaire community at https://investlikeabillionaire.org/ And find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/

Later this week, we'll learn more about how the Federal Reserve decided to cut interest rates when the Federal Open Market Committee releases the minutes of its most recent meeting. The document will give us clues about what's ahead and where FOMC members' priorities lie. Also on this morning's show: the IRS will now have a CEO, renewable energy becomes the world's largest electricity source, and OPEC producers decide to expand output.

HEADLINE: Russian Economic Crisis Driven by Budget Strain and Oil Market Competition GUEST NAME: Michael Bernstam SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Michael Bernstam about Russia's deteriorating economy and budget crisis. After three years of "military Keynesianism" driving manufacturing expansion, the labor force is exhausted and the government faces severe financial constraints. The new budget forecasts declining capital investment for the first time in decades, with military spending dropping 5.8% nominally. Russia increased profit taxes from 20% to 25% and is raising the value-added tax. Oil revenues, providing one-third of budget income, are declining due to global competition. With production costs of $42-44 per barrel plus required $15 discounts, Russia cannot compete effectively. The US shale revolution, producing 14 million barrels daily, drives OPEC's market share fight. OPEC's October 5 meeting will determine November quotas, with increases of at least 137,000 barrels per day expected, accelerating price declines. Taiwan purchases NAFTA, a refined oil product essential for semiconductors, from Russia at $70-80 per barrel, but only due to discounts. Bernstam concludes that capitalism, markets, and technological revolution—not military action—will ultimately challenge Russia, as US technological progress has added 8 million barrels of oil daily since 2004.