Ukrainian and Russian delegations met yesterday...
Ukrainian and Russian delegations met yesterday at the Belarusian border, the first direct talks since Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week. No agreement was met, though both sides reportedly agreed to continue talks.
Russia continued its assault on major cities, including extensive shelling on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. Officials have confirmed more than 100 civilian deaths across the country since fighting began six days ago, though the figure is likely higher. By yesterday, satellite images suggested a 40-mile-long Russian convoy was less than 15 miles from the center of the capital of Kyiv.
Analysts say sanctions have begun to hit the Russian economy. About half of the country's central bank's foreign assets have been frozen, with the bank raising benchmark interest rates to 20%. The value of the ruble fell almost 30%, dropping below $0.01, as Russian citizens flocked to ATMs to withdraw cash. The country's stock exchanges will be closed for a second consecutive day today.
Crude finishes above $100 a barrel amidst Russian invasion of Ukraine
Crude oil prices in Europe settled above the $100 mark in Monday’s trading as the...
Crude oil prices in Europe settled above the $100 mark in Monday’s trading as the fighting grows in Ukraine where Russian soldiers attempt to surround the capital of Kyiv.
Global benchmark Brent crude for April delivery went up $3.06 and finished the day at $100.99 a barrel on ICE Futures Europe. The more heavily traded May contract increased $3.85 and closed at $97.97 a barrel.
West Texas Intermediate crude for April delivery had an even bigger increase at $4.13 and finished Monday’s trading at $95.72 a barrel in trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
The global oil industry is “under siege” by climate campaigners who have “seized...
The global oil industry is “under siege” by climate campaigners who have “seized the momentum” to dictate the energy transition with misguided talk about halting investment in oil and gas, OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo said on Monday, as carried by Reuters.
The oil and gas industry needs predictable investment and “the right enabling environment in addressing global energy needs,” according to a readout of his speech published by OPEC.
Upstream oil and gas investment must rise to the pre-pandemic levels of around $525 billion per year through the end of the decade so that the industry can ensure a demand-supply balance, Saudi Arabia-based International Energy Forum (IEF) and IHS Markit said in a report in December.
Dow Tumbles, Oil Surges—and What Else Is Happening in the Stock Market Today
Stocks were down Monday after news over the weekend that the U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Russia....
Stocks were down Monday after news over the weekend that the U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Russia. Investors were awaiting the latest developments as officials from Russia and Ukraine met for talks.
In afternoon trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 390 points or 1.2%, after the index ended 834 points higher Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1%, with the Nasdaq Composite down 0.5%. The Dow was underperforming the Nasdaq as investors ditched the more economically-sensitive stocks and favored technology stocks.
The price of WTI crude oil was up more than 4% to over $95 a barrel Monday. That’s near a multi-year closing high, and it lands the commodity at a gain of 27% for the year.
Occidental to Buy Back $2.5 Billion of Debt as Oil Prices Soar
Occidental Petroleum Corp. is buying back $2.5 billion of its bonds as the junk-rated...
Occidental Petroleum Corp. is buying back $2.5 billion of its bonds as the junk-rated company seeks to cut debt after reporting better-than-expected earnings with rising crude prices.
The oil producer launched a tender offer Monday to repurchase 15 tranches of notes with maturities ranging from 2023 to 2049. The $663 million of 4.1% unsecured notes due in 2047 vaulted 5 cents to 92.5 cents on the dollar Monday morning, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
The company expects net debt to fall below $25 billion by end of the first quarter. It ended 2021 with around $28.4 billion of total debt and $2.8 billion of unrestricted cash.
