Tag Archives: Saudi Arabia

Why Crude Oil Trades So Poorly

Posted on July 8, 2017 by macromon

Crude oil is the new widow maker.  It trades heavier than a wet dawg in a New York thunderstorm.    Rallies have no legs and it seems the only bid these days are the shorts scrambling for cover. Note the recent … Continue reading →

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Saudi Arabia’s Economic and Demographic Reckoning – Stratfor

Posted on January 24, 2017 by macromon

Stratfor Middle East Analyst Emily Hawthorne looks at the factors complicating Riyadh’s latest effort at reform. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com

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What the Saudi shake-up means – FT

Posted on April 29, 2015 by macromon

What will King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud’s shake-up of Saudi Arabia’s royal succession and key ministerial positions mean for the country and beyond? Foreign editor Roula Khalaf and the FT’s Hugh Carnegy look at the timing of the changes and … Continue reading →

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Stratfor: Saudi Arabia’s Demographic Challenge

Posted on May 2, 2013 by macromon

Stratfor Middle East Analyst Ashley Lindsey discusses Saudi Arabia’s demographic challenge of educating its young population and integrating more women into its work force. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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Stratfor: Saudi Arabia’s Geographic Challenge

Posted on December 10, 2012 by macromon

Stratfor explains how Saudi Arabia’s difficulty in maintaining its territory and the need to export its natural resources will continue to be a challenge. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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US Imports Crude Oil Likes It’s 1999

Posted on March 27, 2012 by macromon

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Apple’s Market Cap Now Larger Than Poland & Belgium GDP

Posted on March 14, 2012 by macromon

Apple’s parabolic repricing continues. The stock was up over $21 today ($45 since Friday’s close) on the back of a Morgan Stanley report, which included a price target of $960.   The market is starting to reprice the stock to a … Continue reading →

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Saudi stocks flop, gold rocks as US weighs action in Libya

Posted on March 1, 2011 by macromon

Debka reports the U.S. naval and air fleet is repositioning around Libya for potential “hit-and-run” raids to cripple Qadaffi’s air capability.  This isn’t new news, but we’re wondering out loud if the Saudis have been consulted and are on board. … Continue reading →

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Deep US-Saudi rift over Egypt – Debka

Posted on February 10, 2011 by macromon

Another must read from Debka.  These guys give a good inside scoop of what’s happening and explains why Mubarak is not stepping down and it’s not good, The conversation between President Barack Obama and Saudi King Abdullah early Thursday, Feb. … Continue reading →

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