Understanding the Middle East: A Trader’s Guide
Anticipating change in the regimes and politics of the region will help you understand how the price of oil is likely to change in the 2020s, thanks to changes in the Middle Eastern region.
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Market Mad House
In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. Friedrich Nietzsche
Oil
Is Russia a Theocracy?
In terms of its historical origins, domestic policy, and foreign relations, the situation in Russia has some disturbing similarities to Iran. In both nations, an all-powerful religious establishment is promoting authoritarian government, undermining democracy, and supporting or at least turning a blind eye to state-sanctioned terrorism.
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ISIS Attacks Saudi Arabia
Strangely enough, the United States and Canada and some U.S. oil companies might benefit if ISIS attacks Saudi Arabia and destroys its oil fields.
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Falling Commodities Prices could Create Economic Turmoil
The effect of falling oil prices should have us wondering about other commodities and energy in general. As modern technology makes increases the supply of commodities, prices will drop making industries and enterprises unprofitable with devastating effects on employment and the greater economy.
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