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US oil output set to break records in 2018

The EIA has ramped up its US forecasts and predicts daily domestic oil output of 9.2 million barrels for this year and 9.7 million barrels in 2018.

Oil prices forecast $50 to $70 per barrel through 2022, report says

Overall, demand is set to outpace supply on average over the forecast period.

Russia's oil giant Rosneft promises to make investments amid weak oil prices

Rosneft, the Russia-based oil firm, has promised to make investments of roughly EUR 13 billion annually through 2018, which is an increase of 30% for the year 2016.

Mexico's January economic activity increases 2.9%

Economic activity in Mexico increased 2.9% during January 2016 from the corresponding period in 2015. The rise in economic activity was due to a robust performance by three sectors in the country.

Marathon Oil plans to sell shares through public offering

Marathon Oil announced its intention to sell 135 million of common shares through a public offering. The ongoing slump in the global oil industry has led many oil firms to undertake the cost-cutting strategy to keep hold of their cash level.

Alberta's economy continues to shrink over uncertainty in oil market

The economy in Alberta will continue to shrink for the next two years amid weak crude prices globally. The province's shortfall in 2017 -2017 is anticipated to outstrip the October outlook by almost $5 billion.

Global fears prevent US Fed from rate hike plan

The adverse conditions in the global economy and weaker stocks on Wall Street may prevent the US Federal Reserve from going for a rate hike again. Some analysts forecast four more rate hikes in 2016, while Reuters' poll indicate three times hike this year. The slump in commodities, weaker global markets, slowdown in China's economy and lower oil prices are causes of concerns for the US Fed as these are upsetting the Wall Street.

For Chinese Consumers, Oil Prices Halted At $40 Per Barrel Will Not Cut Down The Fuel Prices

The cutting down of the global crude oil in the world has not really influenced the Chinese consumers' retail fuel prices. The price remains the same as long as the price does not touch %40 per barrel.

Oil Price is Slightly Rising Amidst Tension Between Saudi and Iran

Oil price is rising amidst tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The oil price started the first day of trading in 2016 at the price of $38 a barrel before reduced to $37 in the afternoon trading.

Crude oil falls below $35 per barrel in NY for first time since 2009

Crude Oil fell below $35 a barrel in New York for the first time since 2009 as Iran reiterated its pledge to boost crude exports, bolstering speculation OPEC members will exacerbate the global oversupply. Futures fell 1.8 percent to $34.99 a barrel in New York, the lowest since Feb. 19, 2009.

Alaska Governor seeks income tax for the first time in 35 years

Alaska State Governor Bill Walker as part of his New Sustainable Alaska Plan,suggested for income tax in the State. If levied, it'll be after 35 years, Alaska records income tax. Alaska is highly dependent on oil revenues. The steep fall in oil price is impacting its revenues in a negative way. The current revenues can meet only 40 percent of government expenses.

Metals bounce, Asian stock futures gain as equities ease

Asian markets recorded diverge trends in global markets. Metals prices started rebounding along with rising Asian stock futures while stocks slipped into pressure on Friday. The US index futures also rallied. The Chinese government's probe into short selling is weakening the investors' confidence.

Oil price continues to slump after weak data from China

Crude-oil prices dropped in early Asia trade on Monday as lackluster Chinese factory activity data widened fears that demand from the world’s second-largest economy is likely to stay low.

Russia's military campaign in Syria propels oil prices

Russian president's military activity against Syria slightly raised the price of oil in the world market. According to some this is what he really wants and the bombing campaign in Syria is intended for the west-backed rebels seen as a threat to the Russian ally regime and Syrian President Bashar al- Assad.

Shell assures investors: Dividends will be protected

Shell's CEO announce that the company will not cut its dividend payment this year even though the oil price continues to go low. The announcement was made in an email statement by Ben Van Beurden himself.

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