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Schork Oil Outlook: Gambling on WTI Horserace

Yesterday (Tuesday), the DOE released its latest Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO) to mixed reactions. Prices rose in the hour after the release but the recovery did not have any legs and the markets stagnated to close. Understandably, this month?s STEO has few surprises.

Farrell: Why France's 'Economic Government' Idea is Half-Baked

Europe is looking (maybe) to form a Eurozone Monetary Fund with powers similar to the International Monetary Fund.

Morici: Greece's Tragedy and Naked Swaps

It never ceases to amaze how political leaders can shamelessly blame free markets and faceless speculators for the consequences of their lousy financial decisions.

Dorn: Yes, Traders Do Want to Lose

It is estimated that some 50% of all traders have a subconscious desire to lose. This is a remarkable figure, but I see it over and over again in many traders?including my former self.

Schork Oil Outlook: Iran, NatGas and Coal for Electricity

The volatility of natural gas prices has dropped precipitously. This is in line with prices decoupling from the rest of the energy complex. As such, chatter regarding the ability of gas to replace aging, less efficient coal-fired power generation is picking up.

Farrell: There Are No Coincidences

The Fed has made a lot of noise about the unconventional methods Bernanke and company will use to withdraw the vast stimulus that has been pushed into the system.

Schork Oil Outlook: Recovery in Unlikely Places?

Last Monday, Larry Summers, chair of the National Economic Council and quasi-architect of Pres. Obama?s recovery plan, told CNBC that that past snowstorms had ?distorted [payroll numbers] by 100,000 to 200,000 jobs? and that it would be ?very important to look past whatever [Friday?s] figures are to gauge the underlying trends.? A scary statement by implication, and analysts braced for the worst.

Farr: Are You Sure It?s A Bull? It Tastes Like Chicken

In this commentary I will explain why I?m cautious; how I could be wrong; what?s at stake for me and my clients; and how we?re invested.

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