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Year of the Fire Horse Disrupting World Order

Astera Group
2026-05-15

The Chinese astrological Year of the Fire Horse is historically associated with fast-moving, disruptive, and competitive energy — and 2026 is delivering. Establishednorms are being challenged at an accelerating pace. The Iran War has exposed criticallimitations of US military reach while demonstrating Iran’s capacity to limit passage through the Strait of Hormuz — the chokepoint through which approximately 20 percent of global oil and LNG flows. New technology has changed the tactics of warfare where $30,000 drones can…

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Crude Oil Rallies Despite Weak Growth

Astera Group
2024-07-03

July rally in crude markets in play as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rise and storms develop – resistance at $88 and $93. Natural Gas Rally Pauses…

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2024 Year of the Wood Dragon

Astera Group
2024-01-15

Fiery Temper Emerging as International Wars Brew Create Volatility Bullish posture for Crude Markets following December bottom. Year-end close below $77 suggests prices not ready to breakout. Potential…

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Warning Shot Across the Bow

Astera Group
2023-10-24

Expanding Global War Bullish for Oil Markets The Israeli-Hamas War Sends Warning Shot Across the Bow  The second front of war has now erupted with the Hamas’ attack…

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2023 Volatility in Energy Markets Creating Opportunities

Astera Group
2023-06-26

Natural gas closes the above $2.70 /mmbtu resistance signaling potential breakout Oil markets outlook is choppy through the summer with upward momentum in tack over the long-term – next signal…

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2023 Bank Run – The Chase Begins

Astera Group
2023-03-21

Banking crisis is just beginning as Central Bankers struggle to regain market confidence. March Close key to energy market stability Natural gas needs to close above $2.50 to stabilize…

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2023 Year of the Rabbit – The Pause before the Chase

Astera Group
2023-01-31

Volatility to continue as dwindling liquidity amplifies investors reactions to rising bond yields and potential for the escalation of war – first the pause Energy markets testing supportWTI…

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2023 Bank Run – The Chase Begins

Banking crisis is just beginning as Central Bankers struggle to regain market confidence. March Close key to energy market stability Natural gas needs…

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2023 Year of the Rabbit – The Pause before the Chase

Volatility to continue as dwindling liquidity amplifies investors reactions to rising bond yields and potential for the escalation of war – first…

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Oil Retests Support in Defiance of Physical Realities

Oil Retests Support In Defiance of Physical Realities Oil markets retest the critical $85 level suggesting further retest of support at $73-77/bbl…

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