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The convergence of physical, behavioral, and microstructural signals confirms that Europe, and particularly France, has entered a regime of asynchronous systemic energy shortage

The convergence of physical, behavioral, and microstructural signals confirms that Europe, and particularly France, has entered a regime of asynchronous systemic energy shortage. The three pillars of the breakdown: (a) Physical Pillar. The Strait of Hormuz has been practically blocked since February 28, 2026: more than 20% of global oil traffic and 25% of…

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Cartel collapse and depressive supply shock. The withdrawal of Saudi Arabia and the UAE of OPEC/OPEC+

The simultaneous withdrawal declaration of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates from OPEC and OPEC+ (April 28-29, 2026) constitutes the most severe institutional rupture in the oil market since 1985-1986. This study demonstrates that this exit is not a purely bearish signal but rather the prelude to a two-speed structural dislocation: …

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The U.S. Treasury temporarily lifts nearly all sanctions on Iranian oil tankers, allowing exports loaded March 20 – April 19, 2026, signaling a major shift in Iran policy

The U.S. Treasury's General License U (issued March 20, 2026) is explicitly designed to exert downward pressure on oil prices by flooding the market with additional supply at a time when prices have surged over 50% since the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran began in late February. Why It Targets Prices The license authorizes the…

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Return of Russian oil. Systemic inversion of hydrocarbon flows (Russia–EU). Collapse of the risk premium and gravitation of liquidity clusters.

Europe has hit a mathematical wall: the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has removed 5 to 7 million barrels per day (b/d) from the market. Replacement by American Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cannot cover this deficit due to the physical limits of regasification capacities. Under these conditions, the return of Russian oil and gas…

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Le plus violent mouvement spéculatif depuis au moins 40 ans : les marchés de l’or et de l’argent

Voici un condensé de l'écrit de Thomas Andrieu, "Recul historique de l’or et de l’argent dans un contexte d’incertitudes boursières" paru le 3 février 2026. Le vendredi 30 janvier 2026 restera une date mémorable pour les marchés de l'or et de l'argent, marquant la plus forte variation journalière depuis au moins les années 1980 et…

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Escalade géopolitique dans le transport maritime des hydrocarbures. Implications pour les marchés du pétrole et les risques systémiques

L'intervention directe de l'US Navy et de l'US Coast Guard (captures du Marinera et du M. Sophia) signe la fin de l'époque du pétrole « interchangeable ». À présent, le marché est tenu d'incorporer une « prime de saisie » (Seizure Premium). Chronologie et nature des attaques récentes (début 2026) DateÉvénementLieuImpact immédiatDébut 2026Capture du tanker MARINERA par…

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