Lost Russian oil revenue is bonanza for shippers, refiners
Western sanctions on Russia have significantly reduced state oil revenues and diverted tens of billions of dollars towards shipping and refining firms, some with Russian connections.
Oil falls again as worries grow over global economy, China COVID cases
Oil edged lower on Wednesday after slumping in the previous session, weighed down by concerns about weak demand due to the state of the global economy and China’s rising COVID cases.
Oil rises as Saudi comments outweigh recession concerns
Oil rose on Tuesday after top exporter Saudi Arabia said OPEC+ was sticking with output cuts and could take further steps to balance the market, outweighing global recession worries and concern about China’s rising COVID-19 case numbers.
Saudi wealth fund, BlackRock to jointly explore Mideast infrastructure projects
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and BlackRock have signed an agreement to jointly explore infrastructure projects in the Middle East, focused on Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Aramco joins oil results bonanza with 39% jump in net income
Saudi Arabian state oil producer Aramco beat forecasts on Tuesday with a 39% jump in third-quarter net income and reported record free cash flows, joining rivals in benefiting from higher prices and robust demand.
Analysis: Cracks appear in Credit Suisse comeback plans
After months of reflecting, Credit Suisse’s chairman Axel Lehmann revealed an overhaul “to rebuild Credit Suisse as a strong … bank with a firm foundation, rock-solid like our Swiss mountains”. It did not take long for the first cracks to appear.
UAE says OPEC+ output cut was correct decision, no politics behind it
The United Arab Emirates believes that OPEC+ made the correct technical choice when it agreed to cut production and the unanimous decision had nothing to do with politics, energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said on Tuesday.
OPEC+ oil supply cuts could tip world into recession, IEA says
A decision by the OPEC+ oil producer group last week to rein in output has driven up prices and could push the global economy into recession, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday.
Oil rises on prospect of OPEC+ supply cut
Oil rose on Monday, extending last week’s gain, as potential OPEC+ output cuts and conflict in Libya helped to offset a strong U.S. dollar and a dire outlook for U.S. growth.
Exclusive: Saudi, UAE save oil firepower in case of winter supply crisis
OPEC leaders Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates stand ready to deliver a “significant increase” in oil output should the world face a severe supply crisis this winter, sources familiar with the thinking of the top Gulf exporters said.
