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Saudi Arabia Tries To Calm Oil Markets

We note that uncertainty regarding potential oil supply disruptions is in a sense higher now than it was during the first and second Gulf Wars. Then, it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that Saddam would be defeated and oil facilities…

Tensions in Libya Batter Risk Appetite

The US dollar is broadly stronger this morning as geopolitical tensions in Libya and the Middle East prompt demand for safe haven securities. Indeed, the dollar, yen and Swiss franc are all higher as the reboot of risk-off has driven a…

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