Amena Bakr

- Opinion - Oil & Gas Venezuela’s oil is not a quick win for Trump or the market Traders have learned to dismiss geopolitical risk that does not directly affect supply This year kicked off with a bang as Donald Trump ordered a dramatic intervention in... See more

Rising oil-on-water volumes are the latest red flag for oil markets. Since September, the amount of oil stored at sea has surged, reviving comparisons with the 2020 coronavirus crisis and leading to concerns that demand is weakening. However, that interpr... See more

Amena’s view The past year has been characterized by uncertainty: US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House injected fresh volatility into global oil markets at a time of already heightened geopolitical tensions. New rounds of sanctions on maj... See more

Energy infrastructure has become one of the country's most politically contested battlefields"/

Amena’s view Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s remarkable trip to Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump was dominated by headlines of big numbers and mega deals — $1 trillion pledged in investments, a defense agreement, the sale of figh... See more