Chevron Corporation is a multinational energy company engaged in all aspects of the oil and gas industry, including exploration, production, refining, and marketing of crude oil and natural gas. The company operates in various regions around the world, focusing on both conventional and unconventional resources. In addition to its fossil fuel operations, Chevron is also investing in renewable energy technologies, such as biofuels and geothermal energy, as part of its commitment to transitioning towards a more sustainable energy future. Through its extensive supply chain, Chevron provides fuels and lubricants for transportation, industrial, and commercial needs, while also prioritizing safety and environmental stewardship in its operations. Read More
As the calendar turns to mid-January 2026, the global trade landscape sits on the precipice of a seismic shift. The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating on a series of landmark cases that could fundamentally strip the executive branch of its power to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs. At the
The global energy sector has entered 2026 facing a dual crisis of structural oversupply and sudden geopolitical upheaval. Despite a dramatic start to the year marked by the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces on January 3, crude oil prices have struggled to maintain any upward
The United States current account deficit narrowed significantly in the third quarter of 2025, falling to $226.4 billion, or approximately 2.9% of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). This marks a substantial improvement from the revised $249.2 billion deficit recorded in the second quarter and signals
NEW YORK — The opening weeks of 2026 have ushered in a period of unprecedented market turbulence, as a "perfect storm" of geopolitical shocks and a direct assault on the independence of the Federal Reserve has sparked what analysts are calling a "violent recalibration of risk." In the first ten trading
As of January 13, 2026, the global financial landscape has entered a period of "controlled panic." The traditional market mechanics of the last decade have been upended by a sharp resurgence in the geopolitical risk premium—the extra yield investors demand to compensate for the threat of war, trade disruptions,
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures surged to a two-month high of $61.15 per barrel on January 13, 2026, marking a significant technical breakout that has caught market participants off guard. The price action, which saw WTI climb more than $4 over a four-day rally, was triggered by
As the global financial markets navigate a complex landscape of narrow leadership and persistent macro-volatility in early 2026, Wolfe Research has released its definitive outlook for the energy sector. Led by Senior Analyst Sam Margolin, the firm’s 2026 Oil & Gas Outlook positions energy stocks not merely as commodity plays,
The Labor Department released the much-anticipated December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on Tuesday, revealing that headline inflation held steady at a 2.7% annual rate. This figure met the consensus expectations of economists and provided a sigh of relief for investors who had feared a resurgence in price volatility.
Wall Street’s record-breaking momentum hit a significant speed bump on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, as both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back from all-time highs. The retreat marks a sharp transition from the "January effect" optimism that characterized the start of the year,
Plain, pared-back interiors are quietly giving way to the return of pattern, texture, and personality in the home. And with this movement, parquet flooring is leading the charge.
As of January 13, 2026, the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East is reaching a boiling point, and nowhere is this tension more visible than in the world’s prediction markets. On platforms like Polymarket, the probability of a U.S. military strike on Iran by mid-year has surged to a staggering 71-80%, reflecting a market consensus [...]
Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) stands at a pivotal crossroads in the global energy landscape. While the industry continues its long-term pivot toward a lower-carbon future, the immediate geopolitical reality of 2026 has prioritized energy security and asset consolidation. Chevron is currently the center of global financial attention following its ambitious $22 billion bid to acquire [...]
As of January 13, 2026, the global financial landscape is grappling with a series of high-stakes trade maneuvers from the Trump administration that have fundamentally altered investor sentiment. Following a flurry of announcements over the last 72 hours, including a massive 25% global tariff on any nation trading with Iran
Date: January 13, 2026 Introduction As of early 2026, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) finds itself in an extraordinary position: a financial titan at the peak of its operational powers, yet locked in a high-stakes geopolitical game of chicken with the United States executive branch. While the company’s balance sheet has never looked stronger following [...]
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global energy sector, the early weeks of 2026 have seen a fundamental restructuring of the Venezuelan oil industry. Following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces on January 3, 2026, the second Trump administration has moved swiftly to implement
The global economy is entering a period of "tepid resilience," according to the World Bank’s January 2026 Global Economic Prospects report released today. The report projects that global GDP growth will stabilize at 2.6% in 2026, a slight upward revision from previous estimates that nonetheless underscores a decade
In a transformative move for the Southern Cone’s energy landscape, Chile’s state-owned oil company, Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (ENAP), announced on January 12, 2026, that it has officially adopted Argus Media’s price assessments for its crude oil imports from Argentina. This strategic pivot marks the largest commercial
The global energy market experienced a sharp recalibration on January 12, 2026, as crude oil prices retreated from one-month highs. The pivot followed official statements from the Iranian government claiming that widespread civil unrest, which had gripped the nation for over two weeks, was now "under total control." This cooling
President Donald Trump may have significantly disrupted the global oil industry by removing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from the country and bringing him to the U.S. to face criminal charges.
The President’s apparent goal of $50 per barrel for oil will not be cheerful news for energy executives. Moreover, Exxon and Chevron are facing pressure from the White House to invest billions of dollars in Venezuela to help achieve this objective.
