Oil

Energy Geopolitics

US Grants Indefinite Sanctions Exemption to Rosneft’s German Refineries

Washington reverses course on Russian energy enforcement, allowing Moscow to retain revenue flows from 12% of Germany's refining capacity despite G7 price cap framework.

7 min read ·
Geopolitics Markets

How Trend Followers Navigate Geopolitical Chaos: Inside Longboard’s Approach to Iran Risk

As missiles strike the Gulf and oil surges past $80, systematic CTA strategies face their first major tail-risk test since 2022—and the results expose hard truths about crisis alpha.

9 min read ·
Energy Macro

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Triggers Energy Shock with Global Macro Ripple Effects

Iran conflict pushes Brent crude above $83 as disrupted supply chains collide with inflation persistence, forcing central banks to rethink rate trajectories and emerging markets to brace for capital flight.

9 min read ·
Energy

What Is the Druzhba Pipeline and Why Does It Matter?

The Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline remains Europe's largest crude oil artery — and a flashpoint in the continent's struggle to break free from Russian energy dependence.

9 min read ·
Energy Geopolitics

EU Pressures Ukraine to Repair Druzhba Pipeline as Hungary Blocks €90 Billion Loan

The damaged Soviet-era oil artery has trapped Kyiv between EU energy demands and accusations from Budapest and Bratislava—while Moscow's revenue hangs in the balance.

9 min read ·
Geopolitics Macro

Ruweng Massacre: 122 Dead in Oil Region Attack Tests South Sudan’s Fragile State

Deadly assault on strategic petroleum zone exposes deepening crisis as economy contracts, refugee pressures mount, and regional oil infrastructure faces escalating violence.

8 min read ·