In this week's energy industry analysis, we take a look at the energy market implications of unrest in Kazakhstan, a strong outlook for Canada's 2022 oil production and the continued importance of environmental, social and governance issues in the energy transition. Turbulence in global markets Unrest ... READ MORE >
Industrials
RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index: Expansion continues despite omicron, supply chain uncertainty
The RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index remained solid in December at 1.3 standard deviations above neutral as the economy continued to expand into the end of the year. But that strength is in question as the omicron variant continues to spread. Our index moderated during December, mostly on a slump ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: US LNG capacity, Canada pipelines, Europe’s natural gas supply
In this week's energy industry analysis, we take a look at the anticipated growth of U.S. liquefied natural gas production, the impact of the British Columbia floods on pipeline operations in Canada, and fears of a natural gas supply disruption in Europe. Growth expected for US LNG exports After ... READ MORE >
What Biden’s $1.2T infrastructure package means for manufacturing and energy
On Nov. 15, President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package—The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—that provides historic funding levels to improve public works, including roads, bridges, highways, internet access and the power grid, as well as to mitigate the effects of climate change. ... READ MORE >
Chart of the day: With oil prices elevated, will U.S. production follow?
The high price of gasoline has become a major economic concern for Americans. Rising energy prices are expected to restrict household spending and disproportionately hit low-income consumers. Given the decline in oil prices over the past two weeks, gasoline prices are expected to follow, which ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: Omicron & OPEC, Canada oil revenue, measuring ESG
In this week's energy industry analysis, we take a look at recent factors affecting oil prices, the oil revenue landscape in Canada and a new board that aims to create more consistency around measuring companies' progress on environmental, social and governance issues. Market update – OPEC+ and ... READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Manufacturing sector gained as price pressures eased
The manufacturing sector grew at a slightly higher pace in November than in October as demand for manufactured goods remained robust, according to a new survey of purchasing managers from the Institute for Supply Management on Wednesday. The top-line index registered at 61.1 on the month, up from 60.8 ... READ MORE >
RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index: November was a good month
The RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index in November reached its highest level since the spring, indicating a sustained economic recovery should the health crisis not get in the way. Despite snarled global supply chains that have made obtaining goods challenging, the domestic manufacturing sector ... READ MORE >
What the global coordinated release of petroleum reserves means
The politics and policy of global inflation will begin to shape markets as major global economies push back in direct and indirect ways on the surging price of oil. Recent jawboning of the oil market by the Biden administration and its global allies has resulted in a roughly 9% decline in the price ... READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Industrial production climbed back in October
Industrial production rebounded in October with a gain of 1.6% after a significant slowdown in September because of Hurricane Ida, pointing to healthy growth for the rest of the year. Output gains were recorded in every category from manufacturing to utilities to mining as constraints in energy and ... READ MORE >