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Rising world oil demand and the U.S. economy
This morning, the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress took up the implications of rising world oil demand for the U.S. economy. I was invited to participate along with Daniel Yergin, Co-Founder and Chairman of Cambridge Energy Research Associates . I have some more discussion at ...
FT.com / Global Economy - Saudi minister sees oil demand rising
ft.com — Global oil demand is picking up, supported by higher consumption in China, driving oil prices higher, Ali... Naimi, Saudi Arabia’s oil minister, said on Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s Opec meeting in Vienna. Mr Naimi added that Opec did not need to cut ... (more) FT.com / Global Economy - Saudi minister sees oil demand ...
Western world is faced with the crude reality of rising oil prices
telegraph.co.uk — Oil prices averaged 94 a barrel in 2008. So far this year they've averaged less than 50.... (more) Western world is faced with the crude reality of rising ...
Russia Sees Gloom Despite Rise in Oil
online.wsj.com — MOSCOW -- Gloomy news about Russia's economy -- figures on Monday showed April industrial production plunged 17%... year-on-year -- has been mixed with some rare positives in recent weeks. Oil prices are surging, the ruble is up and Russian stocks have ... (more) Russia Sees Gloom Despite Rise in Oil
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