Category Archives: Energy markets

Syriza Sells Out Former Ally, Palestine, to Form Ties with Israel, and Indirectly, Germany

Syriza looks again to have overestimated its negotiating skills and has been outfoxed by Israel.

The Danger Of Low Oil Prices For The Global Economy

Lambert here: I freely admit that I think of the energy markets at the super-micro level of the price for home heating oil, and along with the rest of the state of Maine, I’m convinced that the market is rigged. Much beyond that I can’t go, since I don’t drive, so I’d be very interested […]

United States On Path to Becoming Major Exporter of Natural Gas Despite Climate Impacts

By developing export terminals and permitting more pipelines to enable fracked gas exports, the U.S is poised to play a larger role in the global gas market, despite the federal government’s pledge to combat climate change.

Utilities Getting Regulatory Support for Screwing Solar Customers

Utilities, with regulatory backing, are working hard to turn homeowner investments in solar into economic white elephants.

Eurobanks: The Probable Point of Failure as Systemic Stress Rises

Why Eurobanks are the most likely fracture point if current economic stresses continue.

The Hidden Agenda Behind Saudi Arabia’s Market Share Strategy

Were the Saudis actually not targeting the US shale industry or did their original plans misfire?

France To Build 621 Miles Of Solar Roads

Solar roads sound too “gee whiz” to work. But it would be terrific if they did.

Which Presidential Candidates are Most Friendly to the Energy Industry?

A rundown of how nice the various top presidential candidates are likely to be to Big Energy.

Is the Saudi Market Share Strategy Backfiring?

The Saudis appear to have bitten off more than they can chew.

The Greenhouse 100

A ranking of the top greenhouse gas producers in the US.

Office of Financial Research Warns of Corporate Debt Defaults, Particularly Related to Energy Loans, as Stability Risk

Nothing like the downgrades and the prospect of default to focus the mind….

Ilargi: Square Holes and Currency Pegs

The difficultly of maintaining currency pegs, most important the renminbi and riyal versus the dollar, will put even more stress on financial markets.