
What are OPEC and OPEC+? How do they influence oil prices?
Nov 11, 2022 · OPEC's 13 member states hold over 80% of the world’s proven oil reserves. It aims to regulate oil prices by either reducing or increasing production.
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Founded in 1960, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a permanent, intergovernmental organization with a mission to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of …
The US enters its 'drill, baby, drill' era. Here’s what an energy ...
Mar 3, 2025 · The United States has vowed to increase oil and gas production. Yet a shift to renewable energy and other market forces are also influencing the sector.
What’s the future of OPEC? - The World Economic Forum
Jan 14, 2015 · OPEC will continue to meet and hold itself out as a cartel that can control the oil markets, but that time has passed. The cartel was dependent upon Saudi Arabia to use its …
Why oil prices matter to the global economy - an expert explains ...
Feb 16, 2022 · What affects oil prices and how do fluctuations impact the wider economy? We discuss rising inflation, post-pandemic economic recovery and the energy transition.
Chart: Rainforest loss in the tropics | World Economic Forum
Nov 21, 2022 · Brazil, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Congo are in discussions for a new ‘Rainforest OPEC’ deal, the Guardian reports. These countries are currently home to over …
Davos 2025: Special address by US President Donald Trump
Jan 23, 2025 · Donald Trump told Davos how he will make the US 'stronger, wealthier and more united than ever before', just days after being inaugurated as US president.
What can history tell us about cartels in commodity markets?
Mar 18, 2015 · Recent developments in oil markets have led to intensive debates about OPEC’s viability and its role in the global crude oil market. OPEC, which was founded in 1960 to …
Gender Gap Report 2025 | World Economic Forum
Jun 11, 2025 · Global Gender Gap Index 2025 benchmarks gender parity across 148 economies, offering trend analysis, key findings, and insights into progress since 2006.
Which economies are most reliant on oil? - World Economic Forum
May 10, 2016 · This seismic shake-up has come on the back of the steep and sustained drop in oil prices – from a peak of $115 per barrel in June 2014 to under $35 at the end of February …