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NYT article on the divergence of oil futures and physical oil prices
The article: [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/business/energy-environment/iran-oil-prices.html](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/business/energy-environment/iran-oil-prices.html) For some reason Reddit classified NYT's article's content as AI generated and won't let me post the full content, so I'll post snippets of it: > On Tuesday, before President Trump said the United States and Iran had reached a cease-fire agreement, a commonly cited price of …
My perspective on oil prices from now until the end of 2026. Information compiled from multiple reputable news sources
**1. Macro Analysis – Major Controlling Factors** The oil market is currently in a phase of extremely high geopolitical tension but has shown signs of temporary de-escalation, combined with potential long-term supply surplus. **Supply Factors:** * The Strait of Hormuz remains almost paralyzed: Although the US-Iran temporary ceasefire (from April …
South Korea is moving toward a major oil deal with Kazakhstan to reduce reliance on the Middle East
It looks like Seoul is tired of the constant volatility in the Middle East and is looking to diversify its crude supply. They’ve entered formal negotiations with Kazakhstan to secure a more stable flow of oil. The strategy is pretty straightforward: they’re trying to hedge against geopolitical risks in the …
ESPP: 15% with 12 months holding period. Worth it?
Hi everyone. I am looking for some advice as I am new to contributing to ESPP. My company was an operating unit from a bigger and more recognized company but it still still big in size. They offer ESPP of 15% discount but 12 month holding period before selling or …
Should I be investing more money?
Hello guys. I am 27 years old and have roughly $350,000 in the stock market (mostly ETFs) and about $500k liquid in a 3.50% HYSA. Is it a better idea to keep money in this HYSA with a GUARANTEED 3.50% (well almost guaranteed) return, or should the money be in …
Is adding bonds really lowering the risk?
I’ve constructed my portfolio like this: 80% VWCE 10% Small Cap Value Europe 10% Small Cap Value USA What I’m afraid it that this will underperform for quite some time and cause me a headache. When things go bad I tend to search for a way to „optimize” or exchange …
US-Iran talks ongoing, uncertainty around Strait of Hormuz remains
talks between the US and Iran are still ongoing, with mixed signals coming from both sides the strait of hormuz is still a key point of tension, which could have implications for oil supply and energy markets feels like markets haven’t fully reacted yet, curious how people are thinking about …
Wanting to start investing at 20
Hello all, I want to get into investing for my future I have no clue how or where to start, investing caught my attention due to to my current workplace has a 401k match which ive been putting 8% of my paycheck into it but, it got me interested in …
Been curious about crowdfunding, finally tried it with a small amount
A lot of people have been talking about crowdfunding as a way to invest, so I thought I'd give it a try with a small amount to see how it works. So far, things have gone pretty well. I'm not making any decisions yet, though. It seems like something that …
SpaceX IPO: What the Only Disclosed Starlink Financial Filing Actually Shows
The SpaceX S-1 is expected in late May. It will be the first time SpaceX has been legally required to disclose its financial statements - for a company that has been privately setting its own valuation for 24 years. Before the roadshow framing dominates the conversation, here is what the …