How the Oil Price Affects Houston. A Local Perspective
Houston is the energy capital of the world. When oil prices move, the city moves with them, though the relationship is more nuanced than it used to be.
Articles tagged: fundamentals
Natural Gas vs. Oil Prices. Are They Related?
Natural gas and crude oil are both fossil fuels, but their prices often move independently. Here's why, and when the relationship actually matters.
The EIA Weekly Inventory Report. What It Is and Why It Moves Markets
Every Wednesday morning, the U.S. Energy Information Administration releases a report that moves oil prices more reliably than almost anything else. Here's how to read it.
OPEC+ Explained. Who They Are and Why They Move Markets
OPEC+ is the most powerful production cartel in the world. Here's how it works, who's in it, why it matters, and where its limits are.
What Moves the Price of Oil?
Oil prices don't move randomly, even when it feels that way. Here are the actual drivers, supply, demand, sentiment, and the variables that connect them.
WTI vs. Brent Crude Oil. What's the Difference?
Two benchmarks dominate global oil pricing. Here's why both exist, how they differ, and what the spread between them tells you about the market.
What Is WTI Crude Oil?
WTI. West Texas Intermediate, is the benchmark for U.S. oil pricing. Here's what it actually is, where it comes from, and why it matters.