The Ongoing Oil Market Struggle

Photo Credit.   The value of the dollar has been playing a major role within the successes and declines of the oil markets this pas year. This is still an ongoing issue. However, recently oil costs have continued to lower, despite its monthly gain. How does this happen? Reuters analysts explain what exactly happened here.   The U.S. dollar … Read more

Lowered Supply Means Oil Spike!

Photo Credit.    Oil prices have seen as much as a $.30 spike in the last week. Analysts believe this is due to the lowering supply of curde oil that has been piling up across the country. Imports have reduced, which is causing the increased prices, supply and demand is the name of the game. … Read more

Low Oil Inventories, Means What?

Photo Credit. Understanding the big picture of the oil industry can be crucial to your successful investment. There are many elements within the oil industry, and with our volatile markets, learning how each is connected is important. Recently there have been lower than average inventories, what does this mean to refiners and oil prices? Jon … Read more

Commodity Price Debate for 2012

Commodity Debate

Photo Credit. There has been much speculation and prediction coming out regarding the expectations of the 2012 commodities market. We recently posted an article that argued WTI and Brent Crude would be in much better shape than 2011. But, as with every argument, there are two sides. According to Canaccord Genuity contributor, John Gerdes, prices are estimated … Read more

Chevron to Come Out Even This Quarter

Chevron Unphased by Low Priced Oil

Photo Credit. Many big oil companies have seen the effects of low oil prices. Chevron is no different, and has seen these effects first hand. Despite the  effects of low oil prices, the company has made some adjustments in order to maintain even checks and balances this quarter. Reuters explains how Chevron was able to … Read more