Tag: crude prices
Buy oil. Sell natural gas
Published on October 26, 2009
The dollar is weak and getting weaker, taking the commodities markets for a wild, profitable ride. But natural gas has wrongly moved higher as well. Once the markets fix their mistake, get ready for a strong correction.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): If I were to give you a dollar today and promise you [...]
Commodities rally: China makes the world go ’round
Published on September 17, 2009
The commodities market is soaring, leading us to another round of double- and triple-digit gains. Thanks to China’s recent moves, the gains will continue to grow.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): This is a critical period for America’s chief export, its burgeoning national debt. As the Obama administration works to spend the country into [...]
A chart worth studying: Natural gas vs. crude prices
Published on August 28, 2009
The divergence between crude and natural gas prices is a conundrum investors are scrambling to figure out. Every day, more and more money is pouring into the trade. If they are wrong, the scene could be horrific this winter.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The commodities market looks like it never has before. Thanks [...]
Futures market: Taking a big bet on natural gas
Published on August 20, 2009
Natural gas prices are dropping like a rock today, but the bearishness is not preventing a few bulls from taking million-dollar stands. As winter approaches, things are going to get very interesting.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The gap between the crude and natural gas markets continues to expand. The world is concerned with [...]
Energy trading: Oil is still in charge
Published on May 20, 2009
Oil prices are on the rise, even as many analysts said it could not happen. With crude prices nearly twice they were at the start of the year, can the bulls remain in charge? A look at today’s inventory report helps answer the question.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It is the basis of modern-day [...]
Playing a potential refinery strike
Published on February 2, 2009
The nation’s refinery workers are threatening to strike. If they do, what does it mean to investors? There are multiple ways to play the news. Each of them could lead to big gains.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It looks like it will be another volatile week in the energy markets. On one side [...]
Mid-East fighting leads to trading opportunities
Published on December 29, 2008
Political tension and hostility are high across the globe. While the situation may be scary, it has created plenty of trading opportunities. The energy industry is especially ripe for savvy investors.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): All eyes are on the oil futures market today. As governments and industries across the globe adjust for [...]
Whatever happened to the commodities market?
Published on December 12, 2008
The commodities market is taking a strong hit today. The news from Washington was more than enough to scare any potential investors back to the sidelines. Take this opportunity to invest in funds that have the potential to make strong, steady gains over the next few months.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It has been [...]
Is a free market ever fair?
Published on December 1, 2008
The world’s oil producer are forgetting the basics of a free economy. When oil prices were soaring, OPEC loved a free market. But now that prices are plunging, it wants to implement artificial measures to stop the bleeding.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): My mother always told me that life is not fair. As [...]
Oil and Russia: Check out the Market Vectors Russian ETF (RSX)
Published on November 20, 2008
Energy prices are plunging. Some of us love to see the decline. But countries like Russia and everybody in the OPEC cartel are counting pennies that were once dollars.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): I hate it when my day gets off to a rough start. One early-morning hitch tends to set off an [...]
Insider information: We have too much oil
Published on October 23, 2008
The oil cycle is working. After a surge of new drilling and exploration, the world now has more oil than it knows what to do with. The phenomenon is causing many investors to bail out of the industry.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): I could hear the clamoring of heavy equipment in the background. Over the [...]
Trouble in Venezuela: RBS cuts a $4.3 billion line of credit
Published on October 17, 2008
The credit crunch is hitting everybody. Compared to countries like Venezuela, the United States is getting off easy. Hugo Chavez is finally getting what he had coming to him.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): The old cliché that a falling tide lowers all ships is more popular than ever. But it is also truer than [...]
Crude prices slip: Commodity investors turn and run
Published on September 23, 2008
Crude prices are down today. Oil stocks like Exxon (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron (NYSE:CVX) have been all over the place lately. Is the commodity boom finally over?
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore (TFN): If you are an energy-industry investor, it is a good bet that you have quite a headache after the last two trading sessions. With a free [...]