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Gold, oil jolted by US assault on Venezuela as investors recalibrate amid commodity boom
The U.S. military action against Venezuela has disrupted global commodity markets, causing gold prices to rise and oil prices to potentially fall long-term. Major financial institutions predict that t...
Understanding America's Attack on Venezuela - Oil Against Stopping Attacks: 30 to 50 Million Barrels, Pre-Payment Ransom to Trump Mafia
The article discusses a perceived US attack strategy against Venezuela's oil sector aimed at stopping attacks by proposing economic incentives or sanctions involving up to 50 million barrels of oil as...
US removal of Maduro has potential to reshape global oil market: analysts
Analysts suggest that if the United States were to seize control over Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, it would have significant implications for global oil markets. Possession of a nation with t...
Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela
President Trump has ordered military action to block oil tankers bound for Venezuela that are believed to be violating U.S. sanctions. This follows the recent seizure by U.S. forces of an oil tanker o...
Why ‘Taking’ Venezuela’s Oil Hurts U.S. Energy Security
The article contends that seizing control of Venezuela's oil resources would be detrimental to long-term U.S. energy security interests. It argues for a smooth political transition in the country rath...
How Oil, Drugs and Immigration Fueled Trump's Campaign in Venezuela
This article discusses how issues such as oil dependency, drug trafficking ties with Colombia, and the impact of immigration from Venezuela influenced Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric regarding the co...
How oil, drugs and immigration fueled Trump's campaign against Venezuela
The article discusses how issues like oil trade disputes, drug trafficking concerns, and migration crises from Venezuela were leveraged by former President Donald Trump to criticize the Venezuelan gov...
Oil tankers still arriving in Venezuela despite US blockade, data shows
Despite the US blockade against Venezuela, at least two oil tankers have recently arrived and others are en route, demonstrating PDVSA's efforts to maintain operations despite reduced export capacitie...
Trump pitches Venezuela oil to U.S. majors — and hits skepticism
President Trump attempted to encourage U.S. major oil companies to invest in Venezuela's vast oil reserves despite experts' warnings. Concerns were raised regarding the outdated infrastructure and pol...
US vs. Venezuela: it's not (entirely) about oil
The article discusses the complex reasons behind the tension between the United States and Venezuela, beyond just oil interests. The author suggests that while oil is a significant factor, other geopo...
‘Uninvestable’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch to oil executives yields no promises
During a meeting with oil industry leaders where President Donald Trump attempted to encourage investment in Venezuela’s struggling oil sector, the U.S. CEOs praised Trump's actions but did not make a...
Intervening in Venezuela for the Oil Makes Little Sense
The article discusses President Trump's interest in securing Venezuelan oil resources, but notes that U.S. companies are cautious about direct intervention. It highlights the complexities and risks in...
Venezuelan oil was the enabler, not the prize
The article discusses the challenges in rehabilitating Venezuela's energy sector and increasing its oil exports, emphasizing that fixing the country's economic problems will not be a swift process....
State of Alaska Department of Revenue Sells 27,176 Shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation $XOM
The State of Alaska Department of Revenue reduced its holdings in Exxon Mobil Corporation by selling 27,176 shares during the third quarter. The department now holds 616,135 shares of the oil and gas ...