US forces oil majors to invest heavily in Venezuela to recover their debts
Two people who were familiar with this outreach report that White House and State Department officials told U.S. Oil executives, in recent weeks, they needed to return to Venezuela and invest significant capital to revive the damaged industry in order to receive compensation for assets expropriated two decades ago by Venezuela. Venezuela expropriated assets from…
Venezuela's distressed debt of billions: Who will collect?
The fall of Nicolas Maduro brought Venezuela's debt crisis, one of the largest unresolved defaults in the world, to the forefront. Venezuela defaulted on its international bonds in late 2017 due to the economic crisis that lasted for years and the U.S. sanctioning the country, which cut it off from the international capital market. The government and the state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela (known as PDVSA) issued the international bonds.
Venezuela's distressed debt of billions: Who will collect?
The fall of Nicolas Maduro brought Venezuela's debt crisis, one of the largest unresolved defaults in the world, to the forefront. Venezuela defaulted on its international bonds in late 2017, after years of economic turmoil and U.S. Sanctions that cut the country off from international capital markets. The government and the state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) had failed to make payments.
Sources say that OPEC+ will maintain oil production despite tensions among its members
OPEC+ agreed to?maintain a?steady?oil output during its Sunday meeting, according to an OPEC+ delegates and a source who was familiar with the talks. This is despite the political tensions that exist between Saudi Arabia and UAE and the capture by the U.S. of Venezuela's president. The eight members of OPEC+ who pump about half a world's oil will meet on Sunday after oil prices dropped more than 18% between 2025 and 2020…
Sources say that OPEC+ will maintain oil production despite tensions among its members
OPEC+ delegates reportedly said that despite the political tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE?and U.S. capture the president of smaller producer 'Venezuela,' OPEC+ is likely to maintain steady oil production at its Sunday meeting. The OPEC+ meeting on Sunday, which includes eight members who pump about half of the world's crude oil, was called after oil prices dropped more than 18% between 2025 and 2020…
Venezuelan oil reserves: No quick fixes
Even if U.S. Oil Majors invest the billions that President Donald Trump announced just hours after he took office, Venezuela's crude production is unlikely to increase significantly for many years. Venezuela may have the largest oil reserves in the world, but its production has dropped?over the last decade due to a lack investment by foreign firms. In the 2000s Venezuela nationalized oil operations that included?assets?
Equinor challenges US Order to Suspend Empire Wind Project
Norwegian energy group Equinor announced on Friday that it had filed a civil lawsuit in the U.S. district?court for the District of?Columbia?challenging a U.S. Department of the Interior's order to suspend the Empire Wind project. Equinor added: "As part in that case, Empire will seek a preliminary order and allow construction to proceed while the litigation continues."…
Oil Prices Fall After Biggest Annual Loss Since 2020
Oil prices dipped on their first trading day of 2026 after registering their biggest annual loss since 2020 as investors weighed oversupply concerns against geopolitical risks, including the war in Ukraine and Venezuela exports.Brent crude futures lost 55 cents to $60.29 a barrel by 11:16 a.m. ET (1616 GMT) on Friday while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down…
Orsted contests US stoppage of its $5 Billion offshore wind project
Orsted, a Danish company, said it would seek an injunction to stop its $5 billion offshore wind project after the U.S. government suspended the lease of its Revolution Wind joint-venture. The Trump Administration suspended on Monday leases?for?five large offshore projects that are currently under construction off of the U.S. East Coast due to what it called "national security concerns", sending shares in offshore wind companies plummeting.
Wall Street's final session of the year is lower than usual, but it will end 2025 with a big annual gain
Wall Street's major indexes finished lower in the last trading session of 2025 but still racked up big gains for the year after a rollercoaster?year marked by uncertainty over President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and an euphoria surrounding AI-focused stocks. S&P 500 and Dow Jones, as well as Nasdaq, all posted double-digit increases this year. This is their third consecutive year of gains, which was last seen between 2019-2021.
What just happened? Ten charts that will help you understand the market in 2025
The past year will not be forgotten soon. The conventional wisdom about investor behavior and economics was often challenged in 2025 as technology, energy, and geopolitics influenced markets in unexpected ways. Here are ten charts that explain what happened in the year 2025, and what this might mean for 2019. Donald?Trump’s "America First " agenda was a key driver of market growth in 2025, particularly during the first half. The U.S.
New York Times Business News - December 31,
These are the most popular stories from the New York Times business pages. These'stories' have not been verified and we cannot vouch for their accuracy. A federal judge rejected on Tuesday the claim of President Donald Trump’s administration that they are legally prohibited from securing funds for the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The judge noted that a court ruling?already prohibits the administration from closing the agency.
What just happened? Ten charts that will help you understand the market in 2025
The past year will not be forgotten soon. The conventional wisdom about investor behavior and economics was often challenged in 2025 as technology, energy, and geopolitics influenced markets in unexpected ways. Here are 10 charts to help you understand what happened in the year 2025, and what that might mean for 2019. Donald Trump's?America First? agenda was a key market driver for 2025, particularly during the first half of the calendar year.
Oil Prices Stabilize as Russia-Ukraine Peace Hopes Fade, Yemen Tensions Rise
Oil prices were steady in choppy trade on Tuesday as investors weighed dented hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East around Yemen.Brent crude futures for February delivery, which expire on Tuesday, were up 3 cents, or 0.05%, at $61.97 a barrel at 1:18 p.m. EDT. The more active March contract was down 12 cents or 0.2% at $61.37.U.S.
Russell: Commodities battered by Trump's whirlwind will find relief in 2026.
The whirlwind tariffs and policies of U.S. president Donald Trump will continue to impact commodities for some time. While the storm may subside in 2026 the ripples are likely to last. Trump's attempts to remake global trade, and his changing geopolitical moves have increased volatility in the commodity markets. Prices are now driven more by headlines than fundamentals.
Oil Prices Fall on Looming Supply Glut
Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel on Friday as investors weighed a looming global supply glut, while also keeping an eye on a potential Ukraine peace deal ahead of talks this weekend between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump.Brent crude futures fell $1.13 or 1.82% to $61.11 per barrel by 1:14 p.m. EDT. U.S. West Texas…
Democratic Governors ask Trump Administration to lift the freeze on offshore Wind Projects
Four Democratic Governors wrote to U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum wrote to the Trump Administration on Wednesday, requesting that it lift the halt placed on 'five offshore wind project on the U.S. East Coast. On Monday, the Department of the Interior attributed the suspension of leases on the projects to concerns about national security. New York Governor Kathy…
Engineers say that Iraq's gas supply from Iran, which was halted for a while, is expected to resume within a week.
An?engineer from the?electricity ministry said on Wednesday that Iraq's gas supply from Iran should resume within a few days. The electricity ministry announced on Tuesday that gas flow from Iran has been stopped due to the shutting down of some generators and the reduction of load in others. As a result, the ministry reported that between 4,000 and 4,500 megawatts have been lost in?the electric system.
Oil Prices Rise as US Continues Tanker Interceptions Offshore Venezuela
Oil prices settled higher on Monday after the U.S. Coast Guard tried to intercept an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela a day earlier, and Ukraine damaged two vessels and piers in Russia, raising the risk of oil supply disruptions.Brent crude futures gained $1.60, or 2.7%, to settle at $62.07 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose $1.49, or 2.6%, to settle at $58.01 a barrel.The U.S.
S&P closes at record high as growth stocks surge
U.S. stock prices rose on Tuesday, and the S&P 500 closed at a record high. A flurry economic data including a reading for economic growth drove bond yields up and elevated "growth names". Commerce Department reported that gross domestic product grew at an annualized rate of 4.3% in the 'third quarter,' the fastest pace seen since the third-quarter of 2023. This is well above the 3.3% estimated by economists surveyed by…