In a recent development that underscores the complexities of global energy geopolitics, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would halt purchases of Russian oil. This announcement came amid escalating U.S. pressure, including tariffs on Indian goods, aimed at isolating Russia economically over its ongoing conflict in […]
Continue ReadingIn a stark warning amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned that global oil prices could surge beyond $100 per barrel if Russian crude supplies are cut off from international markets. Speaking on the sidelines of recent discussions, Putin emphasized that the absence of Russia\’s oil would disrupt the global energy system, […]
Continue ReadingUkraine\’s intensified bombing campaign against Russian refineries over the last month is creating a severe fuel crisis in Russia while simultaneously having negative repercussions for the environment. The crippled refining capacity is forcing Russia to import gasoline from distant Asian markets, amplifying CO2 emissions through longer transportation routes. This disruption also reverberates through global fuel […]
Continue ReadingThe global oil markets are entering a period of heightened uncertainty following the European Union\’s decision to trigger \”snapback\” sanctions on Iran. On September 27, 2025, France, Britain, and Germany activated this mechanism under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), reimposing sweeping United Nations sanctions that had been lifted as part of the […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article is from Andrew Korybko\’s Newsletter on Substack. Andrew confirms several of my articles and brings up some great additional points. \”The EU would plunge into full-blown recession if it complied\” is an understatement. President Trump is correct in asking them to step up and end their remaining use of Russian […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories China may be About to Unveil a New Global Currency: Dollar Dominance Challenged, Global Trade Reshaped September 3, 2025 Clark Savage In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, whispers from Beijing suggest that China may be on the cusp of a groundbreaking move: unveiling a new initiative that could position the yuan […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories High Energy Costs Push UK Industry to the Brink September 1, 2025 Clark Savage This week saw yet another hike in Britain’s electricity price cap—the latest in a string of hikes that have ranked the country among the top five with the most expensive electricity in the world. But […] The UK Energy […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article from Andrew Korybko\’s Newsletter on Substack is spot on. President Trump is running on all cylinders with his domestic team, but the wheels are off the electric school bus, the short electric school bus, in terms of handling Putin, Zelensky, and India. This morning, we see that China is meeting […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories What Does Powell’s Comments in Jackson Hole Mean to the Oil and Gas Markets and Investors? August 23, 2025 Clark Savage Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s annual address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is always a pivotal moment for global markets, and his 2025 speech, delivered on August 22, was no […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold move echoing his first-term trade policies, President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs and sanctions on India, targeting its massive imports of Russian crude oil. These measures, including a 25% tariff on certain Indian imports tied to Russian energy purchases, aim to curb India\’s role in circumventing Western sanctions on Russia amid the […]
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