Category: Oil Investing

Oil Rich Gulf States to Drop the Dollar

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted December 17, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Christian DeHaemer explains why oil rich Gulf states are ditching the dollar and creating their own currency... and why U.S. companies will benefit.

NYSE USO Oil ETF

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 14, 2009

Editor Sam Hopkins takes a technical look at one of the top oil ETFs, showing how you can beat dollar-driven oil bears to profit.

The Outlook for Oil Prices in 2010

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 13, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl offers his 2010 oil price forecast, revealing our next step after oil.

Oil's Troubles Continue

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 11, 2009

Energy and Capital's Keith Kohl reviews the past week's top stories in the energy markets and oil news.

Real Solutions to the Energy and Climate Crises

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 10, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Chris Nelder critiques an America in thrall to its illusions, and cautions investors to be self-reliant in facing the challenges ahead.

Chart of the Week

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 7, 2009

The chart below shows the PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF (NYSE:UUP) compared to the S&P 500 and United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO).

The Peak Oil Report Buried in the Financial Crisis

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 6, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl uncovers the peak oil report buried in last year's economic crisis.

OPEC "OK" With $75 Oil

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 4, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl highlights the week's top stories in the energy markets.

Goldman Sachs' Countdown to $100 Oil

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 2, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reports on the latest oil price forecast from Goldman Sachs.

Oil Vs. Natural Gas

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 29, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl shows readers how Warren Buffett missed the mark on his energy prediction.

Oil Prices Fall on Dubai News

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 27, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reviews the week's top stories in the energy markets.

Investing in Hard Assets

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 26, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Chris Nelder sees tough times ahead for the dollar and U.S. equities, but a huge opportunity to buy hard assets.