Energy and Capital Archives

Why Gold Is a Stupid Investment for Those Seeking Safety in Times of Turmoil

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 8, 2020

A coming economic implosion as a result of ill-conceived trade wars, rising debt obligations, and the threat of yet another war in the Middle East — it’s the perfect recipe for a gold bull market.

Oil Stocks Roundup January 8, 2020: DVN, ENB, OKE

Written by Samuel Taube
Posted January 7, 2020

Today is Wednesday, January 8, 2020, and this is your daily oil stocks roundup. Today we’re looking at the valuations of Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN), Enbridge (NYSE: ENB), and ONEOK...

Daily Gold Market Update January 8, 2020

Written by Samuel Taube
Posted January 7, 2020

Today is Wednesday, January 8, 2020, and this is your daily gold market update. Let’s look at the latest price of gold, value of the dollar, gold/silver ratio, Commitment of Traders data, and...

War With Iran Begins: Gold Hits $1,600

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted January 7, 2020

Safe-haven buyers wisely began purchasing gold last week following the assassination of Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani, which is assumed to have prompted last night's attack. From here, we...

Daily Gold Market Update 01/07/2020

Written by Samuel Taube
Posted January 6, 2020

Today is Tuesday, January 7, 2020, and this is your daily gold market update. Let’s look at the latest price of gold, value of the dollar, gold/silver ratio, Commitment of Traders data, and...

Oil Stocks Roundup 01/07/20: CNQ, CLR, CXO

Written by Samuel Taube
Posted January 6, 2020

Today is Tuesday, January 7, 2020, and this is your daily oil stocks roundup. Today we’re looking at the valuations of Canadian Natural Resources (NYSE: CNQ), Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR),...

Marine Fuel Prices Have Diverged

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted January 6, 2020

As Energy and Capital editor Christian DeHaemer has been predicting for months, the IMO 2020 rules have disrupted the global fuel market. These new rules went into effect on January 1, 2020 and have...

Oil Stocks Roundup 01/06/20: MRO, PXD, VLO

Written by Samuel Taube
Posted January 5, 2020

Today is Monday, January 6, 2020, and this is your daily oil stocks roundup. Today we’re looking at the valuations of Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO), Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD),...

Daily Gold Market Update 01/06/2020

Written by Samuel Taube
Posted January 5, 2020

Today is Monday, January 6, 2020, and this is your daily gold market update. Let’s look at the latest price of gold, value of the dollar, gold/silver ratio, Commitment of Traders data, and...

Rhodium Aiming at USD10,000/Oz

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted January 5, 2020

Prices of rhodium collapsed with the financial crisis of 2008. Since then, the metal has recovered thanks to an oversupply in the market, but growing demand over the long term is expected to bring...

Are Electric Airplanes the Future?

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted January 2, 2020

The debate over climate change has turned eyes to the sky. And while this year has seen plenty of corporate crowd pandering and ego-building virtue signaling, rising awareness has also provided...

Daily Gold Market Update 01/02/2020

Written by Samuel Taube
Posted January 1, 2020

Today is Thursday, January 2, 2020, and this is your daily gold market update. Let’s look at the latest price of gold, value of the dollar, gold/silver ratio, Commitment of Traders data, and...