Category Archives: Options & Futures

Oil Demand Softens –

Posted on 1. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil demand looks as though it is showing signs of weakness.  As demand softens the price should continue to fall.  Weaker demand coupled with legistlation looking to curb speculation, should prove to lower prices. To view a related article, please … Continue reading →

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Oil Below $125 –

Posted on 23. July 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil continues to fall and has dipped below the $125 dollar mark.  Continued movement on the downside may happen with Congress considering legislation to limit speculative trading. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aHLWg6Vg1XYs&refer=home Jim Sutliff

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$10 Dollar Decline –

Posted on 15. July 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil Tumbled $10 dollars on a weaker dollar and statements by Bernanke.  Much of the decline came from program trading when oil fell below $140.  The price has rebounded a bit but is still down almost $7 dollars for the … Continue reading →

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After Hours –

Posted on 13. July 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil falls slightly in after hours trading due to news from Paulson.  The perceived support of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae helped to ease oil prices but it should be pointed out that trading is very light.  Once the week … Continue reading →

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North Dakota REIT Reaps Oil Benefits –

Posted on 11. July 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The North Dakota REIT has posted 11 straight quarters of growth from operations and it’s starting to draw attention.  One of the primary reasons for the housing boom is the rise of oil.  North Dakota is the eighth biggest oil … Continue reading →

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Oil Takes A Tumble –

Posted on 8. July 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil took a tumble for a second straight day on signs that the economy is slowing.  The fall came after a few days of increasing crude prices mainly due to light trading associated with the 4th of July holiday. To … Continue reading →

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Crude Hits $144 –

Posted on 2. July 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Supplies of crude oil fell by almost 2 million barrels and the market responded.  Crude oil hit $144 dollars a barrel in light trading. To view a related article, please click here: http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080702/oil_prices.html Jim Sutliff

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Commodities Bubble?

Posted on 30. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Commodities are heading for a bubble burst?  That’s what some analysts are saying after watching the sector have the best first half since 1973.  Investors should keep in mind that trading has a great deal to do with the current … Continue reading →

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Saudi Oil Field To Open –

Posted on 29. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Another Saudi oil field is ecpected to open by the end of 2009.  The production from the new field will increase the Saudi output by over 1 million barrels a day. To view a related article, please click here: http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080629/saudi_giant_oil_field.html … Continue reading →

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Oil Hits $140 –

Posted on 26. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil moved past $140 today on comments by OPEC that it could go well above $150 before the end of the year.  This is different than the opinions of refinery executives who started buying their own shares.  Insider purchasing by … Continue reading →

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Money Moves To Commodities –

Posted on 24. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

One publisher indicated that he believed that money would continue to move into commodities and away from stocks.  This statement was made at a recent conference of Japanese investors.  The reasoning included a prediction of higher inflation rates and greater returns … Continue reading →

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Possible Attack Raises Crude –

Posted on 21. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil rose on reports of Israeli military exercises that were preparing for an attack on Iran.  It has been widely expected that there will be a bombing of the nuclear sites within Iran. To view a related article, please … Continue reading →

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Oil Tumbles –

Posted on 19. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil takes a nosedive of almost $5 dollars today.  The decline is a reaction to the news that China is hiking energy costs.  This move is likely to lower demand in a part of the world that is rapidly expanding. … Continue reading →

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Saudis Increase Oil –

Posted on 14. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The Saudis are expected to increase oil production by a half a million barrels a day next month.  This increase will bring the Saudi production to around 10 million barrels a day.  More important than the increase is the signal … Continue reading →

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Crude Aims At $140 –

Posted on 11. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude Oil supplies dropped 4.6 million barrels last week and the market reacted.  The price of crude ended $5 dollars higher and looks as though it wants to hit the important $140 mark.  Light trading will have an exaggerated effect … Continue reading →

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