Tag Archives: oil prices
Brent versus WTI Crude
Crude oil is the most abundant and most traded commodity in the world, and it is one of the first places market participants look when seeking commodity exposure. Crude oil prices are also closely watched as investors try to glean clues about global economic growth; even after the collapse of oil prices in 2014, the…
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Drilling Into Industries Finds What Lifts Energy Stocks With Oil
As oil prices continue to increase, the energy sector is rising but recently the mid and small cap stocks are outpacing the large caps. Thus far in April (month-to-date through April 12, 2018,) the energy sector is leading all other sectors, but the S&P 500 Energy (Sector) is up just 4.8% versus the gain of…
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How Cheap Gasoline Can Lead to Costly Insurance
With oil prices at 12-year lows, drivers are spending less money to fill their tanks. However, investors looking to insure themselves against the default risk of energy bonds are being asked to pay up. Rapidly decreasing oil prices have had a negative impact on the forecast operating cash flows of energy companies. As uncertainty rises,…
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