Tag: Economy

Joint Russia-Saudi Oil Price Move Could Crush a Fragile Fracking Industry in U.S.

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

With all the hype around American “energy independence” in recent years, few in mainstream energy circles have dared call-out the underlying exposure and structural weakness of the unconventional oil and gas industry – which must guarantee a certain price per unit or barrel in order for producers to turn a profit. At these present levels, the industry is heading for a collapse.
— Read on 21stcenturywire.com/2020/03/12/joint-russia-saudi-oil-price-move-could-crush-a-fragile-fracking-industry-in-u-s/

Donald Trump Takes Coronavirus So Seriously He Just Put Mike Pence in Charge

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

While top health agencies have warned that it is merely a matter of time before the virus spreads in the United States, Trump has seemed focused on controlling the narrative to prevent a financial crisis from getting in the way of his re-election campaign.
— Read on www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-wants-you-to-know-he-has-the-coronavirus-totally-under-control

Iran-Iraq Border Crossing Reopens

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Iran-Iraq Border Crossing Reopens

Iran-Iraq Border Crossing Reopens

“Iran’s Health Minister said on Monday that the number of people who have died from the coronavirus in the country has risen to 12 and the total number of confirmed cases to 47.

Meanwhile, Kuwait and Bahrain reported their first cases of the virus, while Turkey, Pakistan and Armenia closed their borders with Iran.

Neighboring Afghanistan also introduced travel restrictions for Iranians.”