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Stability ahead? Oil prices to tighten as expectations wane
Forecast suggests drop in crude volatility in months ahead
M&A activity surges for well-hedged shale operators
Deal volumes in US shale sector soar as operators slash costs and hedge against falling oil prices
Trump-Putin dialogue tipped to contain energy focus
Former Russian oil minister predicts meeting, but White House has no announcements “at this time”
People: Jacob Frenkel joins CME’s markets advisory think-tank
Recent changes at CME, S&P Global, CFTC, Ice, ANZ, Euronext, Finra and Eti
Opec learns to love hedge funds
Net long position weakens after cartel announces change in attitude to price drivers
Mifid trading rules cast a shadow over position limits
Contracts caught will depend on trading obligation rules that are still unclear
Energy firms increase use of trade surveillance technology
Robotic process automation could be next step for trade surveillance
What financialisation means for oil: Ilia Bouchouev of Koch
Investor demand now drives oil prices as much as physical fundamentals
The hazards of toothless transparency requirements
Giving management the freedom to do what it wants may not improve the energy industry's reputation
INE oil future to launch ‘as soon as possible’ – CSRC
China's first oil future is still on the cards, but its viability as a new benchmark is far from certain
Brent evolves to retain lustre
Introduction of Troll marks attempt to keep Brent as benchmark of choice
One step ahead: Power price volatility in eastern Europe
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Statoil braces for increased oil volatility
Changing market dynamics increase importance of trading, says Norwegian oil firm
Treading the high wire: The biofuel demand growth balancing act
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Who controls the oil price?
Market dynamics have changed profoundly over thirty years, says commodities luminary
Bolstering the biofuels market
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Sebi sets out commodities framework
India’s securities regulator aims to give market a clearer structure, and attract more players
Ferc manipulation definitions raise compliance fears
‘Vague’ anti-manipulation standards a source of frustration for energy firms
Political gaming casts energy further into age of disruption
With regulatory change in the air, market participants must be more aware of the situations those with legislative responsibility find themselves in
European Parliament vote on carbon market reforms seen as bullish
Energy traders welcome reforms seen as shoring up ailing EU carbon market
People: Giancarlo makes new appointments at the CFTC
Recent changes at the CFTC, Ferc, Shell, LME, TriOptima, Blank Rome, Ice Clear Europe, Goldman and the DTCC
Hedge funds shift gears on commodities
Investors have flocked back to commodities. And while analysts believe this will continue, hedge fund managers see traditional investor profiles changing
Emir reporting updates put energy firms on alert
New reporting regime marks start of increased scrutiny for big players
Nodal plans power, gas options
Contracts to launch in 2017, while sceptics question ability of a new exchange to compete with incumbents