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Iran regime collapse would crash oil prices, weaken Russia’s war funding — analyst explains double blow to Moscow
An analysis suggests that a potential collapse of the Iranian regime would cause oil prices to plummet, significantly impacting Russia's war funding in Ukraine. This scenario presents a dual threat to...
Did 2025 break Russia’s oil revenue model? (INFOGRAPHIC)
In 2025, Russia's budget was based on expectations of oil prices at $70 per barrel; however, due to Ukrainian strikes and Western sanctions, the price effectively dropped to around $35. This significa...
Why Russia's economy is unlikely to collapse even if oil prices fall
The article discusses how despite potential declines in global crude oil prices, Russia’s economic resilience remains intact due to diversification measures, accumulation of foreign exchange reserves,...
Crude Oil Soars Amid OPEC Plans and Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The price of crude oil has sharply increased due to plans by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, as well as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Both f...
Asian economies to face volatile oil prices over Venezuela, US plans for Caracas
Analysts suggest that Asian economies are likely to face renewed oil price volatility this year due to political developments involving Venezuela and the United States. The recent news of potential ca...
Trump’s Weaponization of Oil Is Russia’s Death Knell
President Trump's strategy to lower global oil prices could weaken Russia and other large oil-producing nations financially, potentially curbing their aggressive policies....
Crude Oil Prices Decline Due to Light Trading and Rising US Dollar
Crude oil prices have decreased recently due to thin trading volumes and an appreciating U.S. dollar. This trend is affecting global financial markets....