Commodities

Looking for Yield and a Play on Oil?

Aggressive investors looking for yield might want to consider Venezuelan dollar denominated bonds. But this is not for the faint of heart.

Oil Plunge: Who on Wall Street Got it Right?

The majority of Wall Street shops were off in their predictions made in late 2013 and early 2014 that oil would average anywhere from $83 to $100 a barrel this year. Here is a look back.

Time to Consider Going Long RUB?

The conventional wisdom is the ruble’s freefall will continue, with no end in sight. However, when there is blood in the streets, it’s usually a good time to buy. 

Gas Prices Sinking, Airline Tickets Next?

Well here’s some good news for consumers, the price you pay at the pump is on a rapid decline, and the price of your airline ticket might be next.

Iraq's Oil-Fueled Comeback Story Threatened by Anbar Violence

A fresh outbreak of violence in Iraq threatens to ruin the country's attempt to inject life into its economy by significantly expanding oil production.  Stocks Slump, Traders Await Fed Minutes | Cantor Downgrades Twitter, Shares Fall

Military Operations Halted

Oil prices broke hard after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen ended its "Operation Decisive Storm" in favor of what they are calling "Operation Renewal of Hope" that will focus on trying to find a political solution to the threat from Yemen.

Oil Market Skidding on Greece

Economic turmoil in Europe over Greece and U.S. crude inventories at an almost 80-year high greased the skids for the oil market selloff.