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US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves - By Skip York, Rice University As the Trump administration makes announcement after announcement about its efforts to promote the U.S. fossil fuel industry, the industry isn’t exactly jumping at new… ...
A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better - By Jason Gray, University of California, Los Angeles The world is losing vast swaths of forests to agriculture, logging, mining and fires every year — more than 20 million acres… ...
Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster? - By Jay Gulledge, University of Notre Dame; University of Tennessee You might not know it from the headlines, but there is some good news about the global fight against climate… ...
Why do big oil companies invest in green energy? - By Michael Oxman, Georgia Institute of Technology Some major oil companies such as Shell and BP that once were touted as leading the way in clean energy investments are now… ...- COT Energy Charts: Speculator Bets led higher by WTI Crude Oil - By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The latest COT data is updated… ...
COT Energy Charts: Weekly Speculator Bets led by Natural Gas & Brent Oil - By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The latest COT data is updated… ...
AI’s ballooning energy consumption puts spotlight on data center efficiency - By Divya Mahajan, Georgia Institute of Technology Artificial intelligence is growing fast, and so are the number of computers that power it. Behind the scenes, this rapid growth is putting… ...
China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere – except the US and Canada - By Jack Barkenbus, Vanderbilt University In 2025, 1 in 4 new automotive vehicle sales globally are expected to be an electric vehicle – either fully electric or a plug-in hybrid.… ...
COT Energy Charts: Speculator Bets led by Heating Oil & Brent Oil - By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The latest COT data is updated… ...
The Nuclear Revolution Awaits - Source: Stephen McBride (8/6/25) Stephen McBride of The Rational Optimist shares his thoughts on how nuclear energy can be reshaped. A tiny uranium pellet the size of a gummy bear… ...- California farmers identify a hot new cash crop: Solar power - By Jacob Stid, Michigan State University; Annick Anctil, Michigan State University, and Anthony Kendall, Michigan State University Imagine that you own a small, 20-acre farm in California’s Central Valley. You… ...
- Little Oil and Gas Junior at an Excellent Price - Source: Michael Ballanger (7/30/25) Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. explains why he thinks Ring Energy Inc. (REI:NYSE) is a Buy. Ring Energy Inc. (REI:NYSE) is an independent oil and… ...
How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive - By Paul Mwebaze, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Drive through the plains of Iowa or Kansas and you’ll see more than rows of corn, wheat and soybeans. You’ll also see… ...- Zimbabwe’s lithium is in demand for making batteries: how to make sure benefits flow to the local economy - By Jabulani Shaba, University of Groningen Zimbabwe has the largest lithium reserves on the African continent. Lithium has been mined since the colonial period in the 1950s. It’s a critical… ...
Oil prices have been declining for four consecutive days. Natural gas prices have fallen to a two-month low - By JustMarkets On Wednesday, the US stocks closed with solid gains: the Dow Jones (US30) rose by 1.14%, the S&P 500 (US500) increased by 0.78%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100)… ...
Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis - By Skip York, Rice University Global energy markets, such as those for oil, gas and coal, tend to be sensitive to a wide range of world events – especially when… ...
Uranium Tech Breakthroughs Leading to Global Nuclear Renaissance - Source: Streetwise Reports (6/20/25) U.S. President Donald Trump enacted executive orders designed to accelerate reactor approvals, enhance domestic uranium production and enrichment capabilities, and promote nuclear technologies. See how this… ...
Speculator Extremes: Brent Oil, Silver and 5-Year Bonds lead Bullish & Bearish Positions - By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on June 10th.… ...- Oil prices jumped to $75 per barrel. Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear infrastructure - By JustMarkets At the end of the trading day, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.24%. The S&P500 (US500) Index rose by 0.38%. The Nasdaq (US100) technology index closed… ...
- How your electric bill may be paying for big data centers’ energy use - By Ari Peskoe, Harvard University and Eliza Martin, Harvard University In the race to develop artificial intelligence, large technology companies such as Google and Meta are trying to secure massive… ...
- OPEC+ announced an increase in oil production. The US and China will hold new trade talks - By JustMarkets At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.13% (+1.79% for the week). The S&P500 (US500) Index fell by 0.01% (+2.24% for the week).… ...
- Critical minerals don’t belong in landfills – microwave tech offers a cleaner way to reclaim them from e-waste - By Terence Musho, West Virginia University When the computer or phone you’re using right now blinks its last blink and you drop it off for recycling, do you know what… ...
- US solar manufacturers lag skyrocketing market demand - By Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, University of Michigan U.S. consumer demand for renewable energy continues to grow, with more solar panel capacity installed in 2024 than in 2023, which saw more than… ...
- Speculator Extremes: Brent, Wheat lead weekly Bullish & Bearish Positions - By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on May 13th.… ...
- Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost - By Erin Baker, UMass Amherst and Paola Pimentel Furlanetto, UMass Amherst The Trump administration is working to lift regulations on coal-fired power plants in the hopes of making its energy… ...
- Week Ahead: Crude caught in crosswinds ahead of OPEC+ showdown - By ForexTime Crude ends April ↓ 18.6% OPEC+ expected to sign off another supply hike Positive US-China trade may support oil bulls Fed decision sparked moves of ↑ 0.4% &… ...
Drilling down: Key factors that could impact oil prices this week - By ForexTime Oil prices ↑ almost 2% this week Russian/Iran supply concerns overshadow Trump’s tariff EIA, OPEC and IEA monthly oil market reports in focus Brent: US CPI sparked moves of… ...- Oil down 4 consecutive sessions since Trump’s inauguration. Natural gas prices rise again due to cold weather - By JustMarkets The Dow Jones Index (US30) was up 0.30% at Wednesday’s close. The S&P 500 Index (US500) was up 0.61%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) added 1.33%. US stocks… ...
- Brent Oil Under Pressure Again: USD and China in Focus - By RoboForex Analytical Department Brent crude oil prices fell below 73 USD per barrel on Friday, reflecting ongoing downward pressure. The market is poised to close the week with losses… ...
- Brent Oil Prices Dip Ahead of Crucial OPEC+ Meeting - By RoboForex Analytical Department Brent crude oil prices have declined to 71.65 USD per barrel as the commodity market remains tense ahead of this week’s postponed OPEC+ meeting, now rescheduled… ...
Nuclear rockets could travel to Mars in half the time − but designing the reactors that would power them isn’t easy - By Dan Kotlyar, Georgia Institute of Technology NASA plans to send crewed missions to Mars over the next decade – but the 140 million-mile (225 million-kilometer) journey to the red… ...- Countries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies – why they’re so hard to eliminate - By Bruce Huber, University of Notre Dame Fossil fuels are the leading driver of climate change, yet they are still heavily subsidized by governments around the world. Although many countries… ...
- Brent Crude Stumbles as Market Sentiments Turn Cautious - By RoboForex Analytical Department Brent crude oil prices have continued to slip, touching 71.74 USD a barrel on Tuesday. This marks a downturn influenced by China's underwhelming stimulus measures. The… ...
- Brent Crude Rises as OPEC+ Delays Production Increase - By RoboForex Analytical Department Brent crude oil prices climbed above 74 USD per barrel following OPEC+'s announcement to delay its production increase originally scheduled for December. This decision marks the… ...
- Brent Crude Oil Experiences Sharp Price Decline - By RoboForex Analytical Department Brent crude oil prices have significantly decreased, reaching 71.46 USD per barrel on Tuesday. Prices fell nearly 6% earlier in the week, marking the most prominent… ...
- Brent: Slumps on easing Middle East fears - By ForexTime Brent ↓ 6% this week Fundamentals swing in favour of bears Watch out for US/China data and EIA report Technical levels: $77.90, $75 & $73 Oil benchmarks have… ...
The Energy Bull Has Returned - Source: Michael Ballanger (10/7/24) Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. takes a look at the energy market, and shares his thoughts on junior miners. Last week, I decided to write… ...- Brent Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions - By RoboForex Analytical Department Brent crude oil prices climbed to 74.55 USD per barrel by Wednesday, marking a significant increase driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The… ...
Brent: Slips into Q4 on supply fears - By ForexTime Brent ↓17% in Q3 OPEC+ JMMC, EIA & NFP in focus Over past year US NFP triggered ↑ 0.4% & ↓ 1.9% Key level of interest - $70.80… ...- Uranium Co. Acquires Rio Tinto’s Wyoming Assets - Source: Joe Reagor (9/27/24) Roth MKM raised its target price on Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC:NYSE AMERICAN) after its agreement to acquire Rio Tinto Plc.'s (RIO:NYSE; RIO:ASX; RIO:LSE; RTPPF:OTCPK) Wyoming uranium… ...
- Rising electricity demand could bring Three Mile Island and other prematurely shuttered nuclear plants back to life - By Todd Allen, University of Michigan Constellation, an energy company that provides electricity and natural gas to customers in 16 states and Washington, announced on Sept. 20, 2024, that it… ...
- Brent Crude Oil Rebounds Amid Monetary Easing and Market Dynamics - By RoboForex Analytical Department Brent crude oil has regained its upward momentum, climbing towards 73.63 USD, following a recent decline triggered by comments from US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.… ...
- Oil and gas communities are a blind spot in America’s climate and economic policies - By Noah Kaufman, Columbia University On a recent visit to Rangely, a small town in northwest Colorado, my colleagues and I met with the administrators of a highly regarded community… ...
- Brent remains under pressure: China and rapid growth in OPEC+ production to blame - By RoboForex Analytical Department The oil market remains under pressure. A barrel of Brent oil declined to 71.80 USD by Tuesday. The commodity erased all early-week gains as fears of… ...
- Oil and gas communities are a blind spot in America’s climate and economic policies - By Noah Kaufman, Columbia University On a recent visit to Rangely, a small town in northwest Colorado, my colleagues and I met with the administrators of a highly regarded community… ...
- Brent Crude Under Pressure Amid Supply Expansion Concerns - By RoboForex Analytical Department Brent crude oil prices have experienced significant selling pressure recently, dipping to 77.21 USD per barrel on Tuesday. Although there has been a slight recovery from… ...
- Recycling more than pop cans: A circular economy for our energy landscapes - By Martin J. Pasqualetti, Arizona State University; Chad Walker, Dalhousie University, and Michelle Adams, Dalhousie University From cereal boxes to our distinct milk bags, Canadians have been told that one… ...
- Brent Oil Falters Amid Surprising Inventory Growth and Geopolitical Developments - By RoboForex Analytical Department Brent crude oil has seen a decline to 77.07 USD a barrel on Wednesday, influenced by unexpected shifts in U.S. energy inventories and ongoing geopolitical developments.… ...
- Offshore wind farms connected by an underwater power grid for transmission could revolutionize how the East Coast gets its electricity - By Tyler Hansen, Dartmouth College; Abraham Silverman, Johns Hopkins University; Elizabeth J. Wilson, Dartmouth College, and Erin Baker, UMass Amherst Offshore winds have the potential to supply coastlines with massive,… ...
- Brent Crude Oil Faces Demand Concerns Despite Recent Gains - By RoboForex Analytical Department After five consecutive days of upward movement, Brent crude oil is now experiencing a consolidation phase, with prices retreating slightly to 81.80 USD per barrel on… ...
