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Saudi Arabia, in Move Aimed at Russia, Cuts Oil Prices and May Raise Production
Saudis angry Russia didn’t want to continue cooperation on production cuts and about to increase production and offer steep discounts to make Russians get back to the table. Risky move because it could hurt Saudis own domestic economy - hence why MBS arrested his uncles this weekend.
Broader implications of low oil price:
-American shale producers already drowning in debt and could be entirely displaced at least in short term
-Many countries heavily dependent on high oil price for revenue will face more upheaval: Nigeria, Iran, Venezuela, Angola etc
-Canadian domestic politics about to get more chaotic as Alberta ( major oil producing province already in bad economic shape) gets hit even harder
-Lower gas prices prior to election - will this be a boon for Trump?
-Combo of this and coronavirus potentially leading to recession around the corner?
Saudis angry Russia didn’t want to continue cooperation on production cuts and about to increase production and offer steep discounts to make Russians get back to the table. Risky move because it could hurt Saudis own domestic economy - hence why MBS arrested his uncles this weekend.
Broader implications of low oil price:
-American shale producers already drowning in debt and could be entirely displaced at least in short term
-Many countries heavily dependent on high oil price for revenue will face more upheaval: Nigeria, Iran, Venezuela, Angola etc
-Canadian domestic politics about to get more chaotic as Alberta ( major oil producing province already in bad economic shape) gets hit even harder
-Lower gas prices prior to election - will this be a boon for Trump?
-Combo of this and coronavirus potentially leading to recession around the corner?