Snapshots Jun 2, 2020 | 14:41 GMTJun 2, 2020
Given the faster-than-expected recovery in oil prices, OPEC and its allies will reportedly consider a Saudi-Russian compromise to only briefly delay the tapering of current cuts.
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Assessments Jun 2, 2020 | 10:00 GMTJun 2, 2020
The current peg of Saudi riyals to the U.S. dollar is not in immediate jeopardy, but a new normal of lower oil prices will likely force the kingdom to devalue its currency in the next five years.
By Greg Priddy
Podcasts May 19, 2020 | 12:00 GMTMay 19, 2020
Stratfor analyst Emily Hawthorne speaks to Emily Donahue about the economic impact on Gulf Cooperation Council states.
Assessments May 15, 2020 | 10:00 GMTMay 15, 2020
As pandemic-induced oil price shocks rob Baghdad of its primary revenue source, the success of Prime Minister al-Kadhimi’s new government will hinge on avoiding the further deterioration of the country’s economic and political stability.
Snapshots Mar 10, 2020 | 13:49 GMTMar 10, 2020
With the coronavirus outbreak already taking its toll on oil prices, Saudi Arabia moved to cut prices even more after Russia refused to join an OPEC deal last week. The Russian economy will take a hit, but in this price war, Moscow may not be the first to surrender.
Snapshots Feb 7, 2020 | 21:37 GMTFeb 7, 2020
Economic projections find that if current conditions hold, the Gulf region's wealthy monarchies will begin to face a financial reckoning within the decade.
Assessments Jan 7, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJan 7, 2019
A glut of oil in the market means prices are likely to remain low throughout 2019. That's likely to bring contrasting fortunes to major oil producers around the globe.
Assessments Nov 8, 2018 | 20:49 GMTNov 8, 2018
The U.S. shift to shale has boosted its oil production significantly, yet there hasn't been the same uptick for natural gas. That is about to change with liquefied natural gas.
Assessments Sep 28, 2018 | 10:00 GMTSep 28, 2018
Environmental concerns and long-term uncertainties surrounding fossil fuels are driving a business case for green energy.
Assessments Aug 23, 2018 | 10:00 GMTAug 23, 2018
After many starts and stops, Brazil is planning to revive its nuclear power program -- a choice that could open the way to the eventual development of atomic weapons.
