Category Archives: Political News

Financial Times –

Posted on 2. February 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Financial Times is a great source of information for economic news.  The world news coverage is outstanding and currency related matters are addressed.  There are only a few newspapers with a strong circulation that incorporate geopolitical effects in their … Continue reading →

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Oil Stays Above $40 –

Posted on 8. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil remained above $40 a barrel today but that might not last long.  Some analysts have predicted a decline for oil down to $25 a barrel.  Metals have also been propped up but some analysts think that is due to intervention by … Continue reading →

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Obama Market Crash –

Posted on 5. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The markets posted the biggest post-election drop ever today.  It’s really more of an Obama centered crash than other economic factors.  The increased capital gains tax and other Obama proposals are likely to cause many to flee the market before … Continue reading →

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Crude Bounces –

Posted on 17. October 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil prices have been in free fall mode since the economic crisis has taken center stage.  This may end as OPEC is poised to cut production next week in an attempt to prop up prices. To view a related … Continue reading →

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Pickens Meets Obama –

Posted on 17. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

T. Boone Pickens has met with Obama to discuss possible energy policies.  This is similar to a meeting that he had with McCain just one week ago.  Pickens is the founder of BP Capital and is also a billionaire who helped … Continue reading →

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Storm Has Limited Effect –

Posted on 4. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Even with a tropical storm closing in on gulf refineries oil still fell over $5 at one point today.  The storm coupled with tensions in Iran would normally make for expensive oil but supplies are rising.  Rising supplies and predictions … 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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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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Bush Heads To Saudi Arabia –

Posted on 16. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Pesident Bush is heading to Saudi Arabia and one of the main topics will be an increase in oil production by OPEC.  Saudi Arabia has the ability to increase OPECs production due to their percentage vote in OPEC.  Also, they … Continue reading →

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Future Regulations?

Posted on 21. March 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The current climate has led to a call for more regulation of the Banking sector.  The recent programs by the Fed that can be viewed as bailouts are increasing public awareness. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/home/wallstreet/2008/03/20/banking-bernanke-frank-biz-wall-cx_lm_0320fed.html … 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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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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Coming Soon: Iranian Sanctions

Posted on 1. December 2007 by Jim Sutliff

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071201/ts_nm/nuclear_iran_dc

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