Day: April 6, 2024

Brent crude has topped $90 per barrel for the first time since October, as Middle East tensions threaten to boil over into a wider regional war. Oil markets are increasingly pricing increased geopolitical risk after Iran promised retaliation following …

I like to call silver the “Rodney Dangerfield” of precious metals: it just doesn’t get the respect gold does. Why is that? Well first, gold is more valuable than silver for the same weight. In other words, it’s more concentrated wealth. That’s made gold the asset of kings and queens, and a top choice for […]

Iran is finding it increasingly challenging to maintain its balanced approach in the Caucasus. Fresh developments keep jiggling Tehran’s diplomatic scales. Two major developments in recent years – Azerbaijan’s reconquest of Nagorno-Karabakh and Russia’…

Africa needs to decarbonize its energy industry in a hurry. The continent’s population is rising sharply at the same time that countries across Africa continue to industrialize. As a result, total African energy demand is projected to increase by a ful…

Cryptocurrency companies have been increasingly looking to power mining operations in more sustainable and affordable ways, as governments worldwide crack down on energy-intensive crypto operations by introducing more regulations in the sector. We have…

Summary Brent, WTI on track to rise more than 4% this week Traders focused on geopolitical tensions U.S. economy added 303,000 jobs last month U.S. drillers cut of oil and gas rigs (Reuters) – The Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil …

OTTAWA, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to connect with average Canadians about the cost of his carbon tax after comments he made to reporters in Calgary late Friday. When asked by reporters if he would mee…