OPINION/EDITORIAL

Angola and OPEC are a Strong Pillar of Market Stability

Angola’s support to global market stability and energy cooperation is significant, and gives confidence to operators and future investors seeking to do business in Africa July 29, 2020/AEC The OPEC-Angola discussions that took place last week is a major pillar of the strong dialogue and cooperation between OPEC and African […]

OPEC Prepares For Long-Term Demand Risks

July 28, 2020/OilPrice.com Chart of the Week –    40 U.S. producers surveyed by the EIA posted a combined $48 billion in write downs in the first quarter of 2020, the largest negative adjustment in years. –    The companies account for over 6 mb/d of U.S. oil production.  –    “Although […]

Corruption and COVID-19

July 28, 2020/IMFBlog By Vitor Gaspar, Martin Mühleisen, and Rhoda Weeks-Brown Corruption, the abuse of public office for private gain, is about more than wasted money: it erodes the social contract and corrodes the government’s ability to help grow the economy in a way that benefits all citizens. Corruption was […]