Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T20:39:31.125-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:futures-market Moyo Mamora mmamora021 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2305054575541349115-96f30219bbaa6d73e0b6ec9c7929ae52 2009-11-25T12:36:17.216-05:00

In this Platts podcast, George Johnson, Platts' London derivatives editor, and Elzbieta Rabalska, editor for Platts' EMEA oil team, discuss various macroeconomic indicators and demand and supply fundamentals, resulting in a period of stability, with both the ICE Brent and NYMEX WTI crude futures contracts being broadly confined to the $75-80 per barrel range.

In this Platts podcast, George Johnson, Platts' London derivatives editor, and Elzbieta Rabalska, editor for Platts' EMEA oil team, discuss various macroeconomic indicators and demand and supply fundamentals, resulting in a period of stability, with both the ICE Brent and NYMEX WTI crude futures contracts being broadly confined to the $75-80 per barrel range. http://www.platts.com/IM.Platts.Content/InsightAnalysis/Podcasts/Oil/Archive/2009/nov/euromover112509.mp3 Paul Maguire pmaguire845 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11831444017392143698-a53bac59e54a9b3ebe787e6a734816a1 2009-11-25T12:31:17.590-05:00

In this podcast, Platts’ base metals editor, Michelle Madsen, and Platts base metals managing editor, Andy Blamey, discuss why the distance between the physical market for base metals and LME prices continues to widen, focusing on how futures price have climbed in many cases to 18 month highs over recent weeks amid an only marginally healthier background demand picture and rising stock levels.

In this podcast, Platts’ base metals editor, Michelle Madsen, and Platts base metals managing editor, Andy Blamey, discuss why the distance between the physical market for base metals and LME prices continues to widen, focusing on how futures price have climbed in many cases to 18 month highs over recent weeks amid an only marginally healthier background demand picture and rising stock levels. http://www.platts.com/IM.Platts.Content/InsightAnalysis/Podcasts/Metalspod/Archive/2009/nov/metals112509.mp3 Paul Maguire pmaguire845 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3853314826716442483-b0d24cde6eb6f8d0fa1b643ab0e33798 2009-11-21T23:27:30.609-05:00

Amaranth Advisors, the now-defunct hedge fund that collapsed in 2006 after losing more than $6 billion on natural gas futures, has withdrawn its case against Touradji Capital and its founder Paul Touradji. Amaranth had previously claimed breach of...

Amaranth Advisors, the now-defunct hedge fund that collapsed in 2006 after losing more than $6 billion on natural gas futures, has withdrawn its case against Touradji Capital and its founder Paul Touradji. Amaranth had previously claimed breach of... http://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Amaranth-Advisors-withdraws-case-against-Touradji-Capital Todd Walker rwienke085 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6230665243576601480-5b9e5b22adefab3a6eb2968b8c770481 2009-11-17T11:40:08.071-05:00

The new Platts Market Data Microsite not only gives you the full list of available data that Platts provide -- but also the opportunity to request a sample of data for you to trial before you buy. Visit the http://www.plattshasthedata.com now and request a sample of data.

The new Platts Market Data Microsite not only gives you the full list of available data that Platts provide -- but also the opportunity to request a sample of data for you to trial before you buy. Visit the http://www.plattshasthedata.com now and request a sample of data. http://www.platts.com/NewsFeatureDetail.aspx?xmlpath=IM.Platts.Content/InsightAnalysis/NewsFeature/2009/oildataroundup/index.xml Paul Maguire pmaguire845 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6239913853924108648-d24f3afe2c7e4d767cb206cd0704c963 2009-10-28T09:01:28.686-04:00

The world of oil is in for a roller-coaster ride over the next few years if Deutsche Bank analysts are right, with oil demand set to peak in just seven years' time as crude spikes again, this time to $175/barrel, before falling into long-term decline.

The world of oil is in for a roller-coaster ride over the next few years if Deutsche Bank analysts are right, with oil demand set to peak in just seven years' time as crude spikes again, this time to $175/barrel, before falling into long-term decline. http://www.platts.com/weblog/oilblog/2009/10/23/is_the_end_of_t.html Paul Maguire pmaguire845 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13554876925492898477-7dbab5bd6278ad19669b8ef900093c9e 2009-10-28T08:52:37.367-04:00

In a recent chat with analysts, the chairman and CEO of Schlumberger indicated that his company is willing to accept federal regulation of the widespread gas drilling practice of hydraulic fracturing.

In a recent chat with analysts, the chairman and CEO of Schlumberger indicated that his company is willing to accept federal regulation of the widespread gas drilling practice of hydraulic fracturing. http://www.platts.com/weblog/powerlines/2009/10/27/federal_regulat.html Paul Maguire pmaguire845 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2623297652466938212-ec5a6f5f0c6a55a218695132d5608e24 2009-10-14T06:02:38.275-04:00

Sunoco's plans to indefinitely shut for economic reasons its 145,000 b/d Eagle Point refinery in Westville, New Jersey, near Philadelphia, did not come as a major surprise to most in the gasoline market.

Sunoco's plans to indefinitely shut for economic reasons its 145,000 b/d Eagle Point refinery in Westville, New Jersey, near Philadelphia, did not come as a major surprise to most in the gasoline market. http://www.platts.com/weblog/oilblog/2009/10/13/more_refinery.html Paul Maguire pmaguire845 7 6 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16525778286456347276-dadbbefd5a240aac1f70438184539259 2009-10-22T10:26:35.870-04:00

In this podcast, managing editor for Platts' European oil products Joel Hanley and middle distillates editor Brian Murphy, discuss how fresh gains on ICE crude contracts have again taken all European middle distillate assessments to year-to-date highs, as a plunging US dollar has seen Brent crude and gasoil contracts gain fresh momentum in their recent run up.

In this podcast, managing editor for Platts' European oil products Joel Hanley and middle distillates editor Brian Murphy, discuss how fresh gains on ICE crude contracts have again taken all European middle distillate assessments to year-to-date highs, as a plunging US dollar has seen Brent crude and gasoil contracts gain fresh momentum in their recent run up. http://www.platts.com/IM.Platts.Content/InsightAnalysis/Podcasts/Oil/Archive/2009/oct/euromover102209.mp3 Paul Maguire pmaguire845 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11704599599434003492-4f27607dfcabeb5887bb81ccb11fe6a5 2009-10-12T08:14:43.707-04:00

In this podcast, Richard Turner and Brian Murphy, editors for Platts european oil team, discuss the impact of low Rhine water levels on the gasoil barge market in Northwest Europe; the inability to barges to load to anywhere near their dead-weight capacity; and how the Rhine barge freight rates between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe have hit a 2009 high.

In this podcast, Richard Turner and Brian Murphy, editors for Platts european oil team, discuss the impact of low Rhine water levels on the gasoil barge market in Northwest Europe; the inability to barges to load to anywhere near their dead-weight capacity; and how the Rhine barge freight rates between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe have hit a 2009 high. https://www.platts.com/IM.Platts.Content/InsightAnalysis/Podcasts/Oil/Archive/2009/oct/euromover100909.mp3 Paul Maguire pmaguire845 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2914697947406287156-e8840903f829a38c2c86397ea2c8dcc3 2009-03-26T14:39:35.603-04:00

Arx Global Holdings LLC (“Arx”) is a multi-faceted financial services firm created to serve the evolving needs of alternative investment managers, specializing in institutional brokerage and fund administration.

Arx Global Holdings LLC (“Arx”) is a multi-faceted financial services firm created to serve the evolving needs of alternative investment managers, specializing in institutional brokerage and fund administration. http://arxglobal.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=64 Adam Johnson ajohnson002 38 37 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5302385425987344206-9654d61545e2efde1ffc3430bea6a272 2009-10-12T08:02:49.227-04:00

Cautious optimism best describes the International Energy Agency's latest assessment of the world oil market, which suggests an upturn in oil demand is just around the corner.

Cautious optimism best describes the International Energy Agency's latest assessment of the world oil market, which suggests an upturn in oil demand is just around the corner. http://www.platts.com/weblog/oilblog/2009/10/09/on_the_rebound.html Paul Maguire pmaguire845 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8168223765299613869-287f33a9cc60f255cd024f5e1b640009 2009-10-03T07:38:35.574-04:00

US refining margins fell last week as product price losses outstripped a fall in crude prices, Platts and Turner Mason & Company data showed Tuesday. The fall in margins could lead to additional refinery run cuts and, as a result, a growth in crude inventories.

US refining margins fell last week as product price losses outstripped a fall in crude prices, Platts and Turner Mason & Company data showed Tuesday. The fall in margins could lead to additional refinery run cuts and, as a result, a growth in crude inventories. http://www.platts.com/weblog/oilblog/2009/09/29/us_refinery_mar.html Paul Maguire pmaguire845 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14637203565291473408-c67c0e62b5c7339698ba704914c6a6c2 2009-09-23T13:17:33.266-04:00

Although the jury is still out as to whether or not the recession has ended, recent raw material price increases seem to indicate that commodity markets have indeed hit bottom and started heading back up. Naturally, that’s leading to category/commodity managers asking (or being asked) a few questions, including… “Are we too late to take advantage of the buyer’s market?” And, “What strategy should we use right now to contain commodity price inflation?” The important thing to remember about pricing is that it is always relative. Prices are still down overall when compared to 2008, and commodity markets still have a ways to go before they can recoup their losses from earlier this year. So, if you didn’t lock in direct material contracts already, there’s still hope. Sure you may have missed the bottom, but current prices are certainly better than what you’ll likely get 6-12 months down the road. We are forecasting that most raw material markets will

Although the jury is still out as to whether or not the recession has ended, recent raw material price increases seem to indicate that commodity markets have indeed hit bottom and started heading back up. Naturally, that’s leading to category/commodity managers asking (or being asked) a few questions, including… “Are we too late to take advantage of the buyer’s market?” And, “What strategy should we use right now to contain commodity price inflation?” The important thing to remember about pricing is that it is always relative. Prices are still down overall when compared to 2008, and commodity markets still have a ways to go before they can recoup their losses from earlier this year. So, if you didn’t lock in direct material contracts already, there’s still hope. Sure you may have missed the bottom, but current prices are certainly better than what you’ll likely get 6-12 months down the road. We are forecasting that most raw material markets will http://www.supplyexcellence.com/blog/2009/09/23/commodity-prices-trends-2009-2010/ Justin Fogarty jfogarty134 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11110953134977219334-5e95553a33b03ee7c91f00d9b2d8f914 2008-11-25T08:24:00.000-05:00

I am looking for answers which detail: 1. Economic causes 2. Global politics 3. Issues related to Financial Institutions 4. Contribution of

I am looking for answers which detail: 1. Economic causes 2. Global politics 3. Issues related to Financial Institutions 4. Contribution of http://www.linkedin.com/answers/Sustainability/energy-development/SUS_ENE/372396-22746882 44 44 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8977038339989528150-877786152fa851929bb777ccfa758307 2008-12-17T11:39:00.000-05:00

As explained to me, in the futures market you can buy shares from the...

As explained to me, in the futures market you can buy shares from the... http://www.cynical-c.com/?p=12512 43 43 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14455117024679055975-c12d0fd9771a1dedc50698279143b53c 2009-01-08T17:00:43.660-05:00

Last year’s 54% drop in oil prices may have set the table for a rally similar to the one experienced in 1999, when prices doubled after a similar decline. The so-called “forward curve of futures contracts” traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange suggests prices will rise 28% this year, according to Bloomberg News.

Last year’s 54% drop in oil prices may have set the table for a rally similar to the one experienced in 1999, when prices doubled after a similar decline. The so-called “forward curve of futures contracts” traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange suggests prices will rise 28% this year, according to Bloomberg News. http://www.contrarianprofits.com/articles/oil-prices-could-be-ready-to-rally-if-history-is-any-indication/11062 Contrarian Profits cprofits175 28 28 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18318736457278574865-c290f8f3156d9739afaccdd8b6850edd 2009-09-16T10:03:43.719-04:00

Bob Levin, Managing Director of CME Group Energy Research and Product Development, discusses energy risk and the way in which futures mitigate volatility; examines the different characteristics of the various exchange traded global energy benchmarks; and focuses on how, in general, the growth of cleared over-the-counter (OTC) business complement exchange traded benchmarks.

Bob Levin, Managing Director of CME Group Energy Research and Product Development, discusses energy risk and the way in which futures mitigate volatility; examines the different characteristics of the various exchange traded global energy benchmarks; and focuses on how, in general, the growth of cleared over-the-counter (OTC) business complement exchange traded benchmarks. http://www.platts.com/IM.Platts.Content/InsightAnalysis/Podcasts/News/Archive/2009/sep/spotlight091409c.mp3 Paul Maguire pmaguire845 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2338171157658469193-5ae751b946e584047dc0c900b645b3b5 2009-09-11T12:22:15.277-04:00

It was pretty clear in the runup to OPEC's September 9 meeting that ministers were not going to change quotas. But, given that there had been a lot of comments from OPEC ministers about falling adherence to those quotas and high inventories in the industrialized countries, it had been expected that the communique would call for stricter compliance.

It was pretty clear in the runup to OPEC's September 9 meeting that ministers were not going to change quotas. But, given that there had been a lot of comments from OPEC ministers about falling adherence to those quotas and high inventories in the industrialized countries, it had been expected that the communique would call for stricter compliance. http://www.platts.com/weblog/oilblog/2009/09/11/who_cares_about.html Paul Maguire pmaguire845 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7377695007236493104-81a5262fa0cd6c86011de04f8c39cbbc 2009-09-15T08:28:18.299-04:00

OPEC agreed, as expected, at late night talks in Vienna September 9 to leave its current crude production limits unchanged for the time being, after ministers expressed their satisfaction with current price levels despite high stock levels in consumer countries.

OPEC agreed, as expected, at late night talks in Vienna September 9 to leave its current crude production limits unchanged for the time being, after ministers expressed their satisfaction with current price levels despite high stock levels in consumer countries. http://bit.ly/opec911b Paul Maguire pmaguire845 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11232393088008189394-1d4e25ab87321f3cab1414716d5a089d 2009-02-05T09:48:00.000-05:00

Can it go much lower than what it is now (1 buck a share)?

Can it go much lower than what it is now (1 buck a share)? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/financial-markets/futures-markets/MKT_FUT/413953-21676040 24 24 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12855102038138541116-eb017adce7b61e7356476e40129312f6 2009-04-29T22:46:51.581-04:00

Crude oil supplies are just too high to support a strong rally. In order to sustain gains, the U.S. economy has to show better signs of a recovery.

Crude oil supplies are just too high to support a strong rally. In order to sustain gains, the U.S. economy has to show better signs of a recovery. http://futureshound.com/article/Energy/Energy_Analysis/Crude_Inventory_Too_High_to_Sustain_Rally/18675 S Gujarathi sgujarathi506 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9114206904580215835-cc346a772e51c5f5472c334b25636300 2009-09-10T10:52:26.815-04:00

Matthew Cook, associate editor for Canadian crude oil, discusses a lawsuit filed by US-based environmental groups against the State Department, in which they are seeking to overturn a permit to build a pipeline to import Canadian crude.

Matthew Cook, associate editor for Canadian crude oil, discusses a lawsuit filed by US-based environmental groups against the State Department, in which they are seeking to overturn a permit to build a pipeline to import Canadian crude. http://bit.ly/can904 Paul Maguire pmaguire845 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17404082238023654214-f29fc43e4ca7a49486257366062158ce 2009-09-10T10:44:37.915-04:00

The Indian airline industry received yet another blow September 8, when about 360 Jet Airways pilots went on an illegal strike in Mumbai to protest the dismissal of two union employees in August.

The Indian airline industry received yet another blow September 8, when about 360 Jet Airways pilots went on an illegal strike in Mumbai to protest the dismissal of two union employees in August. http://www.platts.com/weblog/oilblog/2009/09/08/the_indian_airl.html Paul Maguire pmaguire845 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:719852251715313674-4f45fd21f6f9251fb89ddc89910d976b 2009-09-09T06:02:01.674-04:00

It's an old sporting adage and one that in England is often ascribed to the legendary football manager, Brian Clough. Ahead of a key soccer match, an interviewer posed the question of whether Clough could expect to win a game when, on paper, his team was clearly outclassed.

It's an old sporting adage and one that in England is often ascribed to the legendary football manager, Brian Clough. Ahead of a key soccer match, an interviewer posed the question of whether Clough could expect to win a game when, on paper, his team was clearly outclassed. http://bit.ly/ref908 Paul Maguire pmaguire845 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5227393989265404186-c36dfe2ce787ea92782ad1fcde31a5aa 2009-08-19T09:26:38.719-04:00

Imports of gasoline into the US from Europe, notably to the US East Coast, are probably only going to recover only if the continent's economies visibly claw their way out of the ongoing global recession.

Imports of gasoline into the US from Europe, notably to the US East Coast, are probably only going to recover only if the continent's economies visibly claw their way out of the ongoing global recession. http://bit.ly/gas818 Paul Maguire pmaguire845 1 1 0 0