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Articles related to "Oil Prices"
High Gas Prices Force Oil Re-think The age of cheap oil is becoming a distant memory as gas prices continue to skyrocket. Frustration at the pump is making Americans ditch their love affair with petroleum. us oil demand • high oil prices • new york mercantile exchange • us-saudi arabia relationship • $4 a gallon gasoline
Weak Dollar’s Affect on Oil Prices Increasing gas and oil prices in the USA may be signaling an economic recession; however, is this rise truly a world problem or unique to America and the US dollar? weak dollar and oil • strong euro and oil • strong pound verses dollar • dollar based oil prices • exchange rates and oil prices
Most Powerful Oil Countries Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) controls crude oil supplies. To what extent does OPEC set or influence prices that consumers see at the pump? oil countries • opec oil countries • top oil countries • top opec oil countries • most powerful oil countries
Oil Prices, Inflation & Recession If history repeats itself, investors can expect an extended period of inflation and slow economic growth. Back in the 70s it was called stagflation. crude oil • price shocks • us economy • oil inflation • 2009 recession
Oil Prices: Why so High? Oil prices have reached record levels of $130. What are the factors at work causing greater anxiety about the price of oil, the lifeblood of the global economy? oil prices • opec spare capacity • international energy agency • oil market • resource nationalism
Oil, Refineries, and Economic Costs Are the higher post-Hurricane Katrina gasoline prices the result of supply and demand or are they the result of price gouging? oil refineries • oil pricing dynamics • commodity markets
Some things You Just Can't Explain Just when it seems the world can hardly become a more inexplicable place, various events occur that defy logic, baffle the mind, and leave observers to wonder: "What back room deals were done at that conference?" or "How dumb do government agencies think people are?" opec • oil prices • flight 587 • air terrorism
Venezuela in Crisis It all started with an unsuccessful coup last April. Now Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez still controls the executive branch of government, but the country is in the midst of a general strike, and more than Mr. Chavez's reputation is at stake. opec quota system • venezuelan oil industry • hugo chavez
An Introduction to Peak Oil Theory Introduced by M. King Hubbert inN 1949, peak oil theory has many present supporters, from geologists to investment bankers. peak oil introduction • peak oil theory • peak oil supporters • theory of m. king hubbert • global oil production
Top Oil Consuming Countries If oil prices keep going up, which top oil consuming country will feel the most pain: America, China or India? top oil consuming countries • best oil producing countries • annual increase in oil consumption • global oil usage • heaviest oil users
Countries Dependent on Oil Imports Importing over 13 million barrels of oil daily, the United States counts on its trade partners for oil more than any other single country. countries dependent on oil imports • top black gold importers • top ten oil importing countries • american oil account deficit • japan and china oil demand
Malaysians Question Petrol Subsidy On June 4, 2008, the Malaysian government slashed the petrol subsidy by 41% and now plans to compensate citizens with RM 625 (US$200) per car, via postal money order. price hike in oil • rising oil prices • postal order compensation • oil subsidy in malaysia • malaysians question petrol rebate
The US and Middle East Oil The conventional wisdom that the US gets most of its oil from the Middle East is false. In actual fact the US imports more oil supplies from closer to home. us oil dependence • us oil imports • middle east oil exporters • energy security • energy independence
When the President Cried The story of the last state of the Union message of Mexico's President Jose Lopez Portillo (1976-1982) Who never accepted responsibility for the economic crisis that began in 1981 and lasted the entire decade. jose lopez portillo • oil prices • devaluation • investors • banks nationalization
Ghana’s Trade Economy Though gold mining & cocoa farming helped a 20% rise in Ghana's exports in 2006, prospects for the West African nation's economy depend on tourism & other services. ghana’s trade economy • ghana's gold & cocoa exports • oil imports ghana • ghana's gross national product gnp • export partners ghana
Price of Oil vs Inflation Inflation is the loss of purchasing power. Most people understand that higher prices mean you can buy less with a given amount of money but Bob Brinker says otherwise. bob brinker • crude oil • inflation • ben bernanke • federal reserve
Venezuela's Quasi-Coup If you are the freely elected leader of a Latin American country, who are the people you really need to please? The voters who gave you your current job, right? No. The military is who you need to be sure is loyal to you. venezuela coup • hugo chavez • latin american regional stability • oil labor strikes
ANWR Oil to Reduce Gas Prices? Will drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lower the cost of gas? Government studies say ANWR oil will have little effect on prices at the pump. anwr oil reserves • drilling in anwr • drilling for oil in arctic national wildlife refug • lower oil prices with anwr oil • government studies of alaska oil reserves
Gold's Bull Runs of the Past Aurum est potestas: Gold is power. Learn why understanding factors impacting commodity markets in the past may provide guidance as to their direction in the future. bull market in gold • bretton woods system • gold market in the 1970s • deregulation of commodity prices • arthur burns
Terrorism Among Us . . . A Cause for Alarm Part III terrorism • chemical weapons • nuclear weapons • biological • us
Top Ten Oil Countries Do you know which countries depend the most on imported oil? In this article we discuss revealing stats from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). oil world energy producers and consumers top expor • oil • world • energy • top world oil producers
Housing Bubble - Location Matters Despite a major housing bubble, location still mattered and will always matter going forward. housing bubble • location • real estate • investment • stock market
Opinion/Analysis: Saudi Arabia – Standing with America? Saudi Arabia is consistently touted as one of America’s strongest allies in the Middle East – it is certainly one of the United States’ vital interests. How much of an ally are they? What if/when the war on terrorism extends to an Arab country, particularly Iraq? Can the United States count on the Saudis? saudi • arabia • saudi arabia • fahd • terrorism
America's Trade Buddies Telling statistics reveal which countries bought the most American exports & sold the most imports at the expense of Uncle Sam's deficit since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. america's trade buddies • trade partners of america • partners in trade of america • american exports • american imports
Let Them Eat Their Moral Cake Are nations to be held to the same moral standards that we apply to individuals? politics • morality • ethics • nations • nation states
Saudi Arabian Exports & Imports Saudi Arabia will not be able to replace its valuable petroleum exports if the U.S. embraces alternative energy sources like solar, wind or grain-based ethanol. saudi arabian exports & imports • oil exports • saudi shipments to usa • saudi arabia – u.s. trade • saudi arabia’s trade statistics
The Arctic Refuge Under Attack The Arctic Refuge is being sought after by big oil companies and The Wilderness Society wants this majestic place to become a National Monument and not a drilling field. wildlife • refuge
The Consequences of Peak Oil If we are approaching a future of increasing oil scarcity, the ramifications could be dire for both our standard of living and world stability as a whole. peak oil theory • peak oil • oil decline • world oil decline • world oil prices
Oil Shocks of the 1970s The oil shocks of the 1970s shook the global order the US had created since World War II, and helped usher in the age of Reagan and Thatcher. oil shocks • american empire • american decline • american century • rust belt
An essential element in our sovereignty For years the country worshipped oil almost as a god, monuments were erected to oil, speeches were given honoring oil, and schoolchildren wrote songs and poems to the nation’s “black oil.” Finally it's seen as a product. oil • pemex • nationalism • sovereignty • lopez portillo
Israel Nuclear Strike on Iran Israel may be preparing to use its own weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East by using tactical nuclear weapons to destroy Iran's uranium enrichment capability. israel has prepared secret plans • weapons of mass destruction • iran • middle east • sunday times journalists uzi mahnaimi and sarah ba
Make the Decision to Buy When is the best time to buy? When should you take the next step towards home ownership? Explore my point of view on the subject. home • buying • home buying • home buying decision • decision
Portfolio Allocation - Late 2008 Stocks that led the way over the last six months - mainly materials and energy - aren't primed to repeat. A new allocation for your investments may be in order. suggested sector weightings • 2008 stock picks • portfolio allocation advice • model portfolio 2008 • industry forecast
Sleek, Shiny and Sophisticated Fashion Trends One of Fall 2008's biggest trends may be taking its cue from the gas pump. hottest fall fashions • fall fashion trends • botkier handbags • calvin klein • marc jacobs
Top Chinese Large Cap Stocks World-leading oil, telecom, wireless and financial companies contained inside iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (FXI) keep China at the forefront of global trade. china large cap companies • winning chinese stocks • ishares ftse/xinhua china 25 index • stocks chinese • petrochina stock
When will the global economy get its groove back? The world's 2 largest economies are in trouble. Can they recover quickly or will the US economy follow Japans chase to the bottom? global economy • tax cuts • bush • japan • us
Where to Get Money – Fast In a financial crunch this month? Read these five creative quick tips on where to find money, quickly, to get your business back on track. financial management • entrepreneurs • business cash crunch • cash solutions • financial solutions for entrepreneurs
21st Century Fuel Source The President of the United States and the nation's leading car manufacturers expect biofuels to replace petroleum in the 21st century. biofuels • ethanol • e85 • brazil sugar cane • grain distillation
Algae as a Potential Biofuel As high fuel prices and political unrest drive research into alternative fuels, filling your gas tank with goo from your fish tank may one day be possible. algaculture • algae as alternative fuel • ethanol from algae • biodiesel from algae • oil from algae
Bio-Economy, and Other Green Ideas As the phrase "energy independence" finds its way to everyone's lips, scientists are revisiting the work of bygone innovators to help develop a greener society. bio-economy • bioeconomy • green economy • biofuel • ethanol corn
Canadian Export Forecast 2007 Export Development Canada predicts that the value of Canadian exports will fall by 1% in 2007. This decrease follows gains of 5.4% in 2005 and 3% in 2006. canadian exports in 2007 • exports from canada in 2007 • u.s. influence on canadian economy • reliance of canada on american economy • economic relations canada and america
Choose a Job for the Future What does the future hold from a career angle? Here are some of the top areas to consider. career of the future • careers in technology and science • environmental careers • jobs of the future in technology • the future of healthcare careers
Coastal Oil Drilling With gas prices (and oil company profits) at record levels, McCain proposes lifting the ban on coastal drilling. 2008 elections • republicans oil • big oil • john mccain • oil environment
Concern for the Arctic Environment Correctly planning for the many important development issues faced in the north will positively effect both the environment and its inhabitants. northern development • anwr • gwich’in steering committee • oil exploration • subsistence
DO CONSPIRACY THEORIES REALLY EXIST? A cartel is formed when a number of firms get together and agree to set the price and output of their product, in an attempt to control the market. economics • economics of human behavior • opec • mafia • conspiracy theory
DO CONSPIRACY THEORIES REALLY EXIST? A cartel is formed when a number of firms get together and agree to set the price and output of their product, in an attempt to control the market. economics • economics of human behavior • opec • mafia • conspiracy theory
Draft Horses The high price of fuel can make draft horses an attractive alternative to tractors on a small farm. horse • draft • tractor • equine • sustainable
Ecotourism Ecuador South America If you're still thinking about a vacation this year, consider Puerto Lopez, Ecuador. Here are the top three ecological activities in the area - and how to get there. ecotourism in ecuador • puerto lopez ecuador • machalilla national park • ecuador vacations • isla de la plata
Food Riots A Threat To World Peace Desperate people looting and killing to fill their empty bellies. Times have changed. There is no cheap food anymore. Can oil $ fix the world's food shortage? world peace • no cheap food • oil at us$112 • prime minister fired in food riot • haiti fires prime minister alexis over food riots |
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