Catherine Richards

Asian coal import dip sparks "peak coal" debate, yet surging domestic output and new plants suggest a nuanced reality.

Russia cuts oil prices for China as a US-India trade deal casts doubt on future Indian purchases.

Copper's 9% price drop signals a market correction, with speculative highs yielding to weak fundamentals.

ExxonMobil eyes Venezuela's oil return, touting heavy crude tech and awaiting political stability.

AI's energy demands are driving a US-led global natural gas boom, threatening record emissions and inflating costs.

Copper hits record highs on Asian speculative buying and AI spending, but market overextension fears emerge.

Iran's sanctioned oil output grows, but deep discounts to China, high evasion costs, and new Venezuelan competition severely squeeze profits.

Venezuela's proposed oil law reform, critical for foreign investment, faces deep scrutiny and dissent, imperiling its swift approval and ultimate effectiveness amid warnings of inherent flaws.

Silver's record $100/ounce price, driven by speculation, echoes past unsustainable booms. A correction may loom.