GLOBAL MARKETS(2025) : CARTE BLANCHE

As the year approaches finality in accordance with the Gregorian calendar,we are at a conclusion of a Good Old Switcheroo.Parity and all time highs have marked the calendar with different barometric measurements from the geopolitical standpoints.We have seen new regimes come,others distraught,mix-match of several factors have been in play to say the least,lest we forget inflation and tariffs.

Energy Complex has been quite the performer despite having a ranging ping-pong within the pricing. As per the usual,pigs get slaughtered and blood stays on the streets,it's a cut-throat market fellas.

Natural Gas has also been on the pedestal as proclaimed by the Broken Oars and gaps with respect to production levels and weather patterns within the frothy broth.

OPEC+ Group have had their hands on the pinwheel helping with guidance provision that has been crucial to bringing a balance of scales for the respective players at hand.

Global Markets are at a graduands Carte Blanche with opportunity ripe for the picking.Russia has been a Professor with proficient knowledge of growth and prosperity.

With regards to Oil production: EIA states in their conclusive report that it is expected the extension of OPEC+ oil production cuts announced on December 5 to cause global oil inventories to decrease by about 700,000 barrels per day in the first quarter of 2025.

Thereafter, additional OPEC+ production and continued supply growth outside of OPEC+ should lead to inventory growth of about 100,000 barrels per day over the remainder of the year.

On #OilPrices ; the statement reads : We expect that inventory builds will put some downward pressure on crude oil prices in the second half of 2025; we expect the Brent crude oil spot price to fall from an average $74 per barrel in the first quarter of 2025 to an average $72 per barrel in the fourth quarter.

On NaturalGas #NG :We expect the average price of natural gas for the remainder of the winter heating season to be about 40% higher than the November spot price.

Our forecast Henry Hub natural gas spot price:

Nov. 2024 average: ~$2.10/MMBtu

Rest of winter average: ~$3.00/MMBtu

It is expected that the U.S. natural gas price to increase despite our expectations that U.S. natural gas inventories will remain higher than average throughout the winter. Although the price increase is notable, recent U.S. natural gas prices have been at near or record lows, and the increase will keep prices in line with previous end-of-winter prices.

We do look forward to a prosperous year and Financial Quarters ahead,as we conclude the yearly sessions,make plans of positive longevity for the greater good of the human race.

As for the markets and arithmetic caprices,Fairness is a complex issue.There is fairness where everyone gets what they need.Then there is fairness where everyone gets what they've earned.Season festivities are upon us members,Let us embrace the good tidings with their respective pros and cons.As always,change your life by observing nature.

Andy Warr,

TophatFinanceGroup.

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