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Monday, June 30, 2008

The outlook for oil - $140/barrel and beyond

People might be interested in my thoughts on oil. Some time ago I forecast that oil would go to $140-150/barrel. Well, now that we are there I am thinking abour what is install now for markets. There are some compelling facts about oil:
1. OPEC member states control more than 50% of supply
2. Russia is actually the largest producer, but it consumes more than Saudi Arabia so it exports less
3. Iraq has the largest 2nd largest oil reserves after Saudi Arabia
4. There is considerable controversy over whether Arab oil reserves are really as large as stated since OPEC discloses very little.
5. Among the fastest growing users of oils are countries like China and India which actually subsidise supplies. I understand that China recently reduces subsidies causing oil prices to rise 10%(?), but this is still far from market pricing
6. Some prospective oil provinces are locked up, preventing oil exploration, eg. Alaska

When I made my forecast of oil I was using a very simple financial model to determine its price outlook. At this point, I want to perform some more detailed analysis. I will offer some advice about where I think the world is going:
1. China and India will be forced to reduce their subsidies, though the slow pace at which they do it will push oil prices higher. The cost to the country is likely to be the compelling reason for lowering them.
2. The United States and other countries will increase their tax on petroleum. The rationale will be 'resource security' and 'environmental', but more than that it will be a compelling taxation scheme. The US government will need a new tax to replace the 'hole' left by Bush as the economy slows. He has adopted 2 tax cuts to stimulate the economy. There is no fat left on the carcass, so rather than raise income taxes again, I think Obama will adopt higher fuel taxes. We must remember that fuel in the USA is relatively cheap. I expect this will stimulate more use of trains, sale of SUVs, but importantly it will be a discretionary tax to some extent, and the gun-totting SUV user is more likely to be a Republican anyway :)

It goes without saying that oil prices are going a lot higher and that the government will want a piece of the price action. There is no question that the price incentives are already there for oil exploration, so I think the US and other governments will take the opportunity to carve a share out of the oil pie. The proceeds will in many countries be used for nuclear, solar, wind, geothermal (hot rocks), fuel cells, battery (load shaving) power schemes, energy saving subsidies /initiatives, and electric train-based transport systems.

More on my oil price forecast later.
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Andrew Sheldon www.sheldonthinks.com

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Schroders forecasting $5000/oz gold price

I guess if you were launching a gold fund you would want to drum up some excitement about gold right? Well Schroder Investment Management has launched its Schroder Alternative Solutions Gold and Metals Fund, and therefore it feels inclined to forecast prices going to $5000/oz. I wonder which decision came first. :). Read the story here.
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Andrew Sheldon www.sheldonthinks.com
Global Mining Investing $69.95, 2 Volume e-Book Set.
Author, Andrew Sheldon

Global Mining Investing is a reference eBook to teach investors how to think and act as investors with a underlying theme of managing risk. The book touches on a huge amount of content which heavily relies on knowledge that can only be obtained through experience...The text was engaging, as I knew the valuable outcome was to be a better thinker and investor.

While some books (such as Coulson’s An Insider’s Guide to the Mining Sector) focus on one particular commodity this book (Global Mining Investing) attempts (and does well) to cover all types of mining and commodities.

Global Mining Investing - see store

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