‘Shadow fleet’ ships moving sanctioned oil reflagged to Russia at rising rate Lloyd’s List analysis suggests 40 suspicious vessels joined Russian registry last year, with 17 reflagged last month The Guardian - UK · Jan 8
Trump Signals US Oversight of Venezuela Will Last Well Over a Year Trump said the U.S. expects to maintain direct oversight of Venezuela for an extended period, signaling that Washington's role in running the country and managing its oil resources will last "much longer" than a year. International Business Times · Jan 8
Looks like war in Greenland is a possibility as White House confirms military force is ‘always an option’ What other leader took over countries after pushing out immigrants? We Got This Covered · Jan 8
Crude Rallies on Stronger Energy Demand and Index Buying of Crude Futures February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.99 (+1.77%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0435 (+2.57%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher after today's better-than-expected US economic news shows strength in energy demand. Also, the upcoming annual rebalancing of commodity indexes will see... Barchart · Jan 8
Seth Meyers on Trump officials justifying Venezuela assault: ‘Lamest dorks on the planet’ Late-night hosts discussed the Trump administration’s posturing over Greenland amid widespread condemnation of its actions in Venezuela The Guardian - US · Jan 8
Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over Greenland The U.S. has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, backed by British support The Independent UK · Jan 8
Number Of U.S. Warships Off Venezuela Reportedly Reduced After Operation To Capture Maduro The amount of U.S. warships off the coast of Venezuela is being reduced following the operation to capture authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro this past weekend, according to a new report. Latin Times · Jan 8
Seven In Ten Americans Believe Trump Admin Has Not Clearly Explained Its Plans Regarding Venezuela, Polls Shows Seven in ten Americans believe the Trump administration has not clearly explained its plans regarding Venezuela, according to a new poll. Latin Times · Jan 8
Trump's Plan for 30 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Oil Doesn't Add Up The plan is both light on specifics and full of contradictions. Reason · Jan 8
Trump Says His Administration Is 'Getting Along Very Well' With Venezuela's Interim Administration President Donald Trump said his administration is "getting along very well" with Venezuela's interim regime after the capture of Nicolas Maduro. Latin Times · Jan 8
Trump admits that the US would be running Venezuelan oil for ‘years’ The Senate is set to consider a resolution to block Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval The Independent UK · Jan 8
Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Will Last 'Much Longer' Than a Year Trump said the U.S. expects to maintain direct oversight of Venezuela for an extended period, signaling that Washington's role in running the country and managing its oil resources will last "much longer" than a year. Latin Times · Jan 8
China Condemns 'Arbitrary' U.S. Seizure of Russian-Flagged Tanker, Says It 'Seriously Violates International Law' China condemned the United States for what it called the "arbitrary" seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker on the high seas. Latin Times · Jan 8
War is fashionable again for the GOP The right's detour into pacifism under Trump was never going to stick Salon · Jan 8
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International Business Times UK · Jan 8 Russia Invokes Nuclear Doctrine in Response to US-UK Seizure of Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil Tanker Russia invokes its nuclear doctrine after US-UK forces seize Venezuelan tanker Marinera, as hardliners push for retaliation, raising global tensions amid sanctions.
We Got This Covered · Jan 8 ‘Not a good deal’: Trump upends world order for ‘tar-like sludge’ while China makes off with the riches Mister "Art of the Deal" left the U.S. behind.
Barchart · Jan 8 Cotton Kicking off Thursday with Weakness Cotton price action is down 15 to 26 points early on Thursday. Futures are in retreat mode from the early session gains, as contracts are up 3 to 5 points at midday. Crude oil futures were back down 76 cents per barrel at $56.40. The US dollar index was up...
Barchart · Jan 8 Soybeans Slipping Back on Thursday Morning Soybeans are down 1 to 2 cents to start the Thursday session. Futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts closing 10 to 11 cents higher in the front months. Open interest was up 4,067 contracts. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 11 1/2 cents higher at...
International Business Times · Jan 8 Chevron Eyes Bigger Role in Venezuelan Oil After Talks With US Officials Chevron is negotiating with the U.S. to expand its Venezuelan oil license and increase crude exports amid ongoing sanctions and talks.
The Independent UK · Jan 8 Trump approves major sanctions bill that could threaten 500% tariff on India Washington claims India’s import of discounted Russian crude is helping fund Moscow’s war effort
The Conversation · Jan 8 Greenland is rich in natural resources – a geologist explains why Greenland, the largest island on Earth, possesses some of the richest stores of natural resources anywhere in the world.
International Business Times UK · Jan 8 World War 3 Fears: Kremlin Demands Firm Response As UK Spy Planes Help Seize Vessel Kremlin hawks demand nuclear retaliation after UK and US seize Russian oil tanker, escalating World War 3 fears as Putin unleashes brutal attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Evening Standard · Jan 8 Shell drops after decline in energy trading division Shares in the company dipped as it also pointed towards a loss in its troubles chemicals and products division.
The Independent UK · Jan 8 JD Vance predicts the Democrats’ ‘dumbest candidate’ will be its 2028 presidential nominee JD Vance bragged that Venezuela is under US control because South America is in the United States’ ‘neighborhood’