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Oil At Two-Year Highs As Saudi Arabia Engages In Its Own “Game Of Thrones”
Article By:
Frank Holmes
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Thursday, November 9, 2017 3:09 PM EDT
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman, was little known outside the region before this past weekend when he jailed members of the royal family, presumably in an attempt to consolidate power ahead of taking the throne.
Here Are 5 Geopolitical Risk Factors For Oil
Article By:
The Heisenberg Report
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Thursday, November 9, 2017 9:20 AM EDT
Throw in the fact that MbS has the opportunity to curry favor with the Trump administration by taking a hyper-aggressive approach to curbing Iranian influence, and might be inclined to believe that we’re in for a prolonged period of rising tensions.
Who Wants To Buy Some Saudi Stocks Just As The Region Descends Into Chaos?!
Article By:
The Heisenberg Report
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Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10:13 AM EDT
So Saudi stocks did it again on Wednesday. After falling 1.1% intraday, they rallied in the last 25 or so minutes of trading to close green.
Saudi Purge Goes Nuclear: Over 1,200 Bank Accounts Frozen
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Wednesday, November 8, 2017 2:15 AM EDT
Saudi banks have frozen more than 1,200 accounts belonging to individuals and companies in the kingdom as part of the government’s anti-corruption purge.
2018 Budget: Buhari Proposes N8.6 Trillion; 16% Higher Than 2017
Article By:
Samed Olukoya
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Tuesday, November 7, 2017 6:02 PM EDT
The Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday presented the 2018 proposed budget to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja.
The Saudi Shake Down
Article By:
Phil Flynn
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Tuesday, November 7, 2017 8:26 AM EDT
Even without the Saudi oil drama, the fundamentals for oil are exceeding bullish. Oil supply and product supply are draining at a record rate as demand goes on a surge that cash-strapped shale producers can’t keep up with.
Saudi Arabia Is About To Confiscate $33 Billion From Four Of Its Richest People
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Monday, November 6, 2017 5:35 PM EDT
The Saudi bank freezes the account and assets of dozens of princes and ministers. Saudi Arabia is about to confiscate $33 Billion.
Israel, Where The Baby Boom Lives On
Article By:
Patrick Cox
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Monday, November 6, 2017 12:43 PM EDT
The West is headed for a financial cliff caused by aging. There is one notable exception, however. Israel known as the "Startup Nation," is a world leader in biotech which holds the solution to this problem.
The Saudi Purge: What Are The Implications For Oil?
Article By:
The Heisenberg Report
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Monday, November 6, 2017 8:24 AM EDT
Hedge funds net-longs on Brent hit record highs last week, while WTI positions are the highest since August.
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Saudi Purge As Oil Supply Fall
Article By:
Phil Flynn
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Monday, November 6, 2017 7:57 AM EDT
Oil refiners have fallen behind the curve and are struggling to keep up with global oil demand.
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Geopolitics & Wild Cards: Full Week Ahead Preview
Article By:
The Heisenberg Report
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Monday, November 6, 2017 4:38 AM EDT
It’s as yet unclear what the fall out from the Saudi situation will be in global markets. The initial knee-jerk was lower in Saudi shares, but by the end of the session on Sunday, a remarkable reversal resulted in a green close.
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Does This News Show South Africa Mining Surging Or Sinking?
Article By:
Dave Forest
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Saturday, November 4, 2017 9:55 AM EDT
Wwith major positive developments being followed by significant setbacks, it's raising the critical question of whether the sector is on the verge of a comeback, or a descent into deeper chaos.
Russia’s Energy Influence Grows Again With This $30B Deal
Article By:
Dave Forest
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Friday, November 3, 2017 12:05 AM EDT
Watch for more deals coming from Russia’s oil giants, who appear to be on a massive acquisition spree.
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How To Diversify Your Exposure To The Middle East
Article By:
WisdomTree
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Wednesday, November 1, 2017 11:31 AM EDT
Is investing in the middle east going to pay off?
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Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector Remains Steady
Article By:
Samed Olukoya
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Wednesday, November 1, 2017 8:15 AM EDT
Manufacturing sector sustained growth for a seventh consecutive month in October, according to the data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday.