Oil

Manchin says carbon tax not on the table 'right now'

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said Tuesday that he would not support the inclusion of a so-called “carbon tax” in President Biden’s social spending bill, presenting another potential roadblock for Democratic leaders scrambling for an agreement on the administration’s signature legislation.

Outlook for oil prices

Bulltick Capital Markets chief strategist Kathryn Rooney Vera argues lack of investment will lead to ‘very high’ oil prices for an extended period of time. 

‘Crazy’ bets on $200 oil invade the options market

Traders once again are betting that the U.S. oil benchmark will surge above $100 a barrel, from a recent $82, as early as December. U.S. crude, known as West Texas Intermediate or WTI, is up 10% this month, and 70% this year.