Category Archives: Regulatory

Crude Oil Up 10% –

Posted on 29. October 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil shot up almost 10% today as the central bank cut rates.  This is expected to have the effect of increasing demand for oil.  Opec is also expected to cut production at the next meeting. To view a related article, … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas: Ready For A Run –

Posted on 20. October 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Natural Gas prices declined slightly because investors have moved towards crude oil.  Opec has grabbed the attention of traders by indicating that a cut in production is likely at the next meeting.  Natural Gas should still show gains with winter … 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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Commodity Investors Pull Funds –

Posted on 10. September 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Commodity investors pulled more than $39 million dollars out of the market since July.  This has helped to send oil into a free fall to almost $100 dollars a barrel.  Oil prices have caused investigators to watch the market more closely … Continue reading →

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Russian Aggression & Lower Dollar –

Posted on 21. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil is yet again on the march upward.  Oil broke the $120 mark after rising over $6 in early morning trading.  A lower dollar helped a charge that was fueled by concerns over Russian aggression. To view a related article, … Continue reading →

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CME & NYMEX Approve Merger –

Posted on 19. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

CME and Nymex shareholders voted to approve the merger.  CME is the world’s largest derivative exchange and NYMEX is the energy and metals market.  To view a related article, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/topstories/feeds/reuters/2008/08/18/2008-08-18T204808Z_01_N18475834_RTRIDST_0_CME-NYMEX-VOTE-URGENT.html James Sutliff

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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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Solar Power At Night –

Posted on 7. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Researchers have made an important discovery in the field of solar power.  Further development is needed but the findings indicate that it may be possible to better store solar power so that it can be used at night as well … 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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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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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 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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Missouri Gas Lowest In Nation –

Posted on 10. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

It has been mentioned that high gas prices are mainly due to taxes but Missouri highlights other factors.  The type of gas stations, taxes, and geography all play roles in lowering costs.  The arguments for a more broad infrastructure when … Continue reading →

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CFTC Probe Continues –

Posted on 31. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is looking at the manipulation of the cotton futures market.  This development came after priced surged for reasons that were not clearly apparent.  The CTFC is also looking at the crude oil market for … Continue reading →

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