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Visualized: Venezuela’s Crude Oil Exports by Country
Energy Information Administration. Where Were Venezuela’s Crude Oil Exports Going? In 2023, Venezuela exported 211.6 million barrels of crude oil, with more than 90% going to just China and the United States. To a report by visualcapitalist. 11.01.2026
Hedge funds ramp up bullish oil positions amid Venezuela and Iran unrest
Hedge funds have increased their bullish exposure to crude oil amid rising geopolitical risk that is feeding supply concerns, according to a report by Bloomberg citing market data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). To a report by hedgeweek. 12.01.2026
Commodity hedge fund Conductor Capital to wind down operations
Conductor Capital, a London-based commodity-focused hedge fund founded in 2022 by former EDF Trading executive Marcello Romano, is set to close, following a difficult period for parts of the energy and commodities trading sector, according to a report by Bloomberg. 12.01.2026
Diese ETFs zogen 2025 die meisten Mittel an – und verloren sie
Energie- und US-Small-Cap-ETFs verzeichneten 2025 deutliche Abflüsse – profitieren konnten hingegen Verteidigungs-, Europa- sowie Rohstoff-ETCs. Nach einem Report von etfstream. 08.01.2026
Hedge Fund Outlook 2026
With geopolitical and economic uncertainty set to persist into 2026, hedge funds continue to prove their value as risk-mitigation tools. Ongoing volatility will create fertile ground for event-driven, long/short equity and macro strategies. To a report by withintelligence. 04.01.2026
3.568 neue Startups Startup Gründungen 2025 dank KI auf Rekordhoch
Noch nie zuvor wurden in Deutschland so viele Startups gegründet wie im Jahr 2025: Nach Zahlen des Bundesverbands Deutsche Startups entstanden im vergangenen Jahr 3.568 neue Start-ups. Das entspricht einem Zuwachs von 29 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Nach einem Report von fuer-gruender. 09.01.2026
Cash Cow war gestern. Jetzt muss die Investitionsära kommen.
Fazit: Es geht voran. Der Deutschlandfonds mit starker Säule für die Energiewirtschaft und für die Stadtwerke hilft. Auch wenn wir hier noch Verbesserungsbedarf sehen, sind dies gute Nachrichten für die Energiewende. Jetzt müssen die Instrumente schnell umgesetzt werden, damit Investitionen möglich werden. Nach einem Report von table.media
Oil Benchmarks Around the World: How Venezuela Compares
Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves, but most of its crude is heavy and sour. Global benchmark crudes tend to be lighter and sweeter, making them easier and cheaper to refine. U.S. refinery capacity is designed to process heavy crude oils, like Canadian or Venezuelan crude. To a report by visualcapitalist.09.01.2026
Meta Signs Deal with Bill Gates’ TerraPower to Build up to 8 Advanced Nuclear Reactors in U.S.
Nuclear technology company TerraPower and Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp owner Meta announced a new agreement to build up to 8 advanced nuclear reactors utilizing TerraPower’s “Natrium” technology, supporting Meta’s growing energy needs and sustainability goals with a new source of as much as 2.4 GW of carbon-free energy. To a report by ESG today. 09.01.2026
Arrowpoint secures Dubai regulatory approval
Arrowpoint Investment Partners, the hedge fund founded by former Goldman Sachs managing director Jonathan Xiong, has received regulatory approval to operate in Dubai, as the Middle East continues to draw global hedge fund mangers, according to a report by Financial News London. 09.01.2026
Ranked: The World’s Top Silver Producers
Mexico leads global silver production despite holding just 6% of the world’s known reserves. The Silver Institute projected that the silver market would end in a deficit for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, with the cumulative deficit reaching almost 820 million ounces. To a report by
Gold- und Silberrally im Stresstest: Milliardenverkäufe durch Indexanpassung
Der starke Preisanstieg von Gold und Silber im Jahr 2025 wird zu Beginn von 2026 erstmals auf die Probe gestellt. Analysten schätzen, dass die jährlichen Anpassungen großer Rohstoffindizes zu Edelmetallverkäufen im zweistelligen Milliardenbereich führen. Nach einem Report von Thiam. 09.01.2026
Mapped: Global Inflation by Country in 2025
Global inflation averaged 4.2% in 2025, with many countries showing resilience in the face of historic U.S. tariffs. In the U.S., inflation declined from 3% in 2024 to 2.7% in 2025. Inflation was highest in Venezuela, at 269.9% for the year. To a report by visualcapitalist. 07.01.2026
Hedge funds post strongest annual gains since 2009, says HFR
Hedge fund performance strengthened sharply in December, capping the industry’s strongest calendar year since 2009, as managers successfully navigated evolving risks across macroeconomic, energy, technology and geopolitical markets, according to HFR. To report by hegeweek. 09.01.2026
Hedge fund Altana surges on early Venezuela debt bets
London-based hedge fund Altana Wealth has kicked off 2026 with strong performance, with the Altana Credit Opportunities Fund posting estimated gains of 30% in the first trading days of the year on the back of bets on Venezuela’s debt, according to a report by Bloomberg. 07.01.2026
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