OPEC loosens ceiling but not pledge to add oil
OPEC approved a two stage increase to raise its production ceiling by 2 million barrels a day next month and 500000 more in August, though it noted it is already producing above its ceiling. The plan aims to calm markets while Iran and Saudi Arabia seek concessions.
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Beirut
Lebanon
OPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Purnomo Yusgiantoro
Indonesia
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Claude Mandil
International Energy Agency
Adam Sieminski
Deutsche Bank
London
United States
United Arab Emirates
Kuwait
Morrow Trend Draws Gas Plays Across New Mexico and West Texas
Rising gas prices spur exploration as Lea and Eddy counties in New Mexico show heavy activity. Baker Hughes tracks 46 of 66 rigs in the state to those counties with Morrow Trend prospects, while leases fetch high bids in Winkler and Loving counties across the border.
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Morrow
New Mexico
Lea and
Eddy Counties
Bob Gallagher
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association
Santa Fe
U.S
Baker Hughes
Ning
Lea
Eddy
Chavez
Gallagher
New York Mercantile Exchange
San Juan Basin
Delaware
Bruce Brady
Great Basin Drilling
Brady
New Mexico State Line
West Texas
University Lands
Winkler
Loving
MGM Oil & Gas of
Midland
Winkler County
Hughes Christensen
Texas
National economic outlook calls for modest rise in 4th year forecast
An analyst presents the fourth annual forecast noting the U S economy shows positive momentum with rising output and job growth. Inflation remains confined to sectors like energy while consumer confidence stays high and investment rebounds in technology and capital goods. The housing market may ease modestly as mortgage rates edge up.
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Fed
U.S
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Economist
Perryman
M. Ray
Culberson
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Winkle
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Brewster
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Terrell