Commodities

The Cost of OPEC's Plan

A glut of oil is driving a contango in futures market and is putting a premium on places to put it.

Oils Well That Ends Well?

Falling rig counts and a shutdown of a major Libyan oil port is slowing the oil market breakdown despite OPEC showing no signs of changing course on oil output as they target U.S. shale producers.

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