Category Archives: Options & Futures

Inventories Rise Again –

Posted on 12. March 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Inventories of Crude Oil rose 6.2 million barrels last week.  Gasoline also increased by 1.7 million barrels.  Distillates experienced a lower than expected decline of 1.6 million barrels.  Some of the increase in crude supplies comes from a slight decrease … Continue reading →

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Oil Hits New Heights –

Posted on 11. March 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Most news reports including the one that we have linked to below, indicate that oil shows no signs of falling.  Although the reports have seem to be logical they lack seeing the obvious.  When a recession takes hold demand will … Continue reading →

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Cheney Visit May Help Output –

Posted on 10. March 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Cheney is expected to ask the Saudis for an increase in production.  The Vice President will be visiting the middle east next week. To read a related article, please click here: http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5ii_nBPZlNom_xLZCLd9XluLnciwg Jim Sutliff

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Oil Rises Again –

Posted on 10. March 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil rose to new heights again today as investors moved money into the market.  Oil has returned more on investments than other financial markets.  The recent rise in oil seems to have nothing in common with fundamentals.  The bubble will … Continue reading →

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Economic Data Coming This Week –

Posted on 2. March 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Economic data that is due out this week will be closely watched by traders.  Commodities traders also have to take into account inventory data that comes out Wednesday. To view a recent article on the matter, please click here:\ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23416410/ … Continue reading →

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Oil Falls –

Posted on 29. February 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude Oil traded at over $103 dollars a barrel overnight and could continue to rise.  Supply should not be much of a concern with a weakening economy expected.  However, geopolitical concerns along with inflows of investment dollars are sparking a … Continue reading →

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Inventory Report Shows Increase –

Posted on 27. February 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The February 27th inventory report showed an increase in Crude Oil supplies by 3.2 million barrels and an increase in Gasoline by 2.3 million barrels.  The increase in gasoline supplies was much higher than originally expected.  Crude Oil supplies at … Continue reading →

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Another Take On Inventory Report –

Posted on 21. February 2008 by Jim Sutliff

There are a number of views on the inventory report released today.  The numbers clearly look to support the bears but the market has yet to fall. To view a recent article click here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120360681776683011.html?mod=googlenews_wsj   James Sutliff

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Crude Inventory Rises –

Posted on 21. February 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil inventory rose 4.2 million barrels for the week.  Gasoline increased 1.1 million with heating oil supplies being drained 4.5 million.  This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise since refineries are switching over to gasoline at this time … Continue reading →

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Inventory Report Speculation –

Posted on 20. February 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Responses to a Bloomberg survey indicate a rise in supplies for the inventory report due out Thursday.  The report is delayed one day due to President’s Day.  The report is expected to show an increase in crude oil supply of … Continue reading →

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Oil Continues Unlikely Rise –

Posted on 20. February 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil broke the $100 dollar mark again yesterday. This record took place with demand likely to fall and a weekly inventory report to probably show an increase in supply. This week the inventory report could be a lulu with crude … Continue reading →

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Chavez Backs Off Threat –

Posted on 17. February 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Chavez has changed his mind for the time being.  He has now determined that his nation will not cut off oil supplies to the America.  I imagine someone informed him that the refineries that can handle his sour crude are … Continue reading →

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Exchange Traded Notes Are Hot Issue –

Posted on 15. February 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Exchange traded notes are fast becoming a hot political issue.  The notes which have previously been available to only a small market have now become more accessible to the public.  What is being dubbed as “Derivatives for the masses” have … Continue reading →

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OPEC & Oil –

Posted on 27. January 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil markets are set for another rocky week.  OPEC will meet on Friday to discuss production increases and the weekly inventory report is due on Wednesday.  Currently, analysts expect OPEC to keep levels the same.  However, the recent arms deal … Continue reading →

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Signs Of Oil Decline –

Posted on 27. November 2007 by Jim Sutliff

Saudi Arabia has increased oil production and that sent oil prices down $3 a barrel in trading.  Saudi Arabia is the largest oil producing nation.  To read a related article please click the attached link: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aBzPRVacqraA&refer=home   Jim Sutliff

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