Are Washington\’s Oil Sanctions Trump\’s Tool for Trade Negotiations? – Or will they devalue the US Dollar?

In a bold move signaling the return of \”America First\” energy diplomacy, President Donald Trump\’s administration unleashed a fresh barrage of sanctions this week targeting two of Russia\’s largest oil producers: Rosneft and Lukoil. These giants handle roughly half of Moscow\’s seaborne crude exports, amounting to about 3 million barrels per day out of Russia\’s […]

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Will China Take Down the Petrodollar?

Daily Standup Top Stories China may be About to Unveil a New Global Currency: Dollar Dominance Challenged, Global Trade Reshaped September 3, 2025 Clark Savage In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, whispers from Beijing suggest that China may be on the cusp of a groundbreaking move: unveiling a new initiative that could position the yuan […]

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BRICS Dollar Warning

Daily Standup Top Stories The End of Coal Is Nowhere In Sight February 17, 2025 Clark Savage Retirement of coal-fired power plants in the West has done nothing to reverse global coal demand. Global coal consumption is set to remain at these high levels—or even hit new all-time highs—for a few more […] Coal Consumption Remains High […]

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IEA Predicts Gas Shortage in 2025

Daily Standup Top Stories IEA says global gas markets set to remain tight in 2025 January 21, 2025 Mariel Alumit Global natural gas markets are set to remain tight in 2025 as demand continues to rise, and supply expands more slowly than before the pandemic and energy crisis, according to a new report by the […] Trump […]

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