Look, it is the first meeting of minds since, well, first the Iran Israel war, but then also that Opec+ decision over the weekend to bring back extra barrels to the market. And the feeling is that opec+ have changed their strategy over the last couple of months. Why do you think that is the case. Why do you think they decided to accelerate the pullback.All right. Great to be with you, Jomana. You know, I don't think they've changed their strategy. I think they've doubled down on their strategy.It's clear go ...

Francisco Blanch, head of global commodities and derivates research at Bank of America, discusses OPEC+'s recent decision to increase oil production for the month of August. "It's been a good time to add those barrels and the market hasn't struggled for the time being to absorb it," Blanch tells Bloomberg Television. "We are negative into the second half of the year," he adds, saying that Bank of America sees Brent hit "low sixties" and WTI "high fifties." -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets L ...

Regulatory Impact on Energy Development - Regulation, including environmental and species acts, and NEPA, significantly increases the cost of energy development on federal lands, discouraging capital investment [1] - Morgan Stanley studies indicate private leases can be four times more expensive, costing $32,000 per acre, compared to $8,000 on federal lands, reflecting the cost of regulation [1] - The Biden administration's regulatory policies effectively drove capital away from developing federal resources [1] Potential Benefits of Deregulation - Cutting regulation could lower the break-even point for oil and gas companies, allowing them to profit at lower prices per barrel [2] - Deregulation could potentially cut at least 10% of the price of a barrel on federal land, which is currently attributed to regulatory overhead costs [2]

Economic Outlook - Nigerian economic reforms have improved investor sentiment [1] - Lower oil prices are hurting Nigeria's finances [1] - Lower oil prices will widen Nigeria's budget gap this year [1]

Economic Outlook - Falling oil prices improve the outlook for the Philippine economy [1] - The Philippine economy is heavily reliant on oil imports [1] Currency Performance - The worst may be over for the Philippine peso [1]

plans. com now. >> All right welcome back everybody.Joining us right now for an exclusive interview to discuss all things energy and oil is Darren Woods. He's ExxonMobil's chairman and CEO. And Darren I want to thank you for being with us this morning.Good to see you. It's good to see you, too. We've been watching so closely what's been happening with oil prices. And we've seen a real rapid rise and then drop off again after what's been happening in the Middle East.Crude oil back at $65 a barrel. But it got ...

US Oil Production & Geopolitical Impact - US oil production has nearly tripled in the last 15 years, driven by the fracking boom, with about two-thirds of US crude oil production attributed to fracking [3][4] - Increased US oil production has shifted the country from reliance on Middle East oil imports to a major exporter, providing geopolitical leverage [1] - Analysts suggest the US economy is more insulated from oil price shocks, potentially giving the President more leverage, although Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Pal noted limits to this buffer [5] Oil Price Dynamics & Market Reaction - Oil prices initially spiked due to concerns about supply risks in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, but subsequently declined as ceasefire headlines reduced those concerns [12][13] - WTI crude oil prices experienced a drop of more than 5%, falling back to $64.95 [12] - The market recalibrated its assessment of supply risks, leading to the unwinding of upside tail hedging positions [13][14] - The fundamental picture in crude oil appears fragile and potentially oversupplied in the second half of 2025 [14] Energy Stocks & Investment Considerations - Energy stocks, as tracked by the XLE ETF, have shown flat performance year-to-date, despite outperforming underlying oil prices [9] - Oil companies face a tricky situation, balancing the desire to drill more with concerns about over-drilling and potential profit cuts if oil prices decline [10] - CIBC Private Wealth manages $100 billion in assets [12] US Production Outlook - Meaningful pickup in US oil production is unlikely unless crude prices are significantly higher than the current strip price of around $65 [19][20] - US producers are unlikely to increase capital expenditure (capex) and crude production at current price levels, considering OPEC+ is bringing more barrels into the market and recent price volatility [20][21] - Rig counts have been falling precipitously over the past three months, indicating a cautious approach by US producers who prioritize shoring up their balance sheets [23]

Joining us now from the strategic for center for strategic and international studies, senior fellow for energy security, Clay Seagull. Was that was that an overstatement, Clay, to say that what we just showed our viewers, which is a bunch of red arrows, each one representing, by the way, a ship, the number of ships in that body of water is probably going to determine the path of oil and natural gas prices. Hey guys, good afternoon.Good to be with you. I think that the illustration that you showed basically ...

The U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday night has raised the risk that oil prices surge into the triple digits, but experts say that’s still a remote possibility. https://t.co/3MexhtlZkt ...

Market Reaction to Middle East Conflict - Historically, Middle East conflicts have led to oil price increases due to market anticipation of supply disruptions, given the region's centrality to global supply [1] - Currently, the oil market is not preemptively pricing in potential supply disruptions, possibly due to past overreactions that did not materialize [2][3] US Shale Revolution Impact - The US has significantly increased its oil production from approximately 750 万 (7.5 million) barrels per day 20 years ago to nearly 2100 万 (21 million) barrels per day [4] - Reduced US reliance on oil flow from the Strait of Hormuz may be contributing to traders' decreased need to price in risk for potential disruptions [4] Key Takeaway - The current Middle East conflict is occurring in the "post US shale revolution era," impacting global oil market dynamics [3][4]