The Volatile History of Crude Oil Markets

Oil is the world’s most traded commodity and a staple for investors – this infographic shows the volatile history of crude oil markets. Read more

What Can Be Made from One Barrel of Oil?

You may think of oil as the gooey black stuff used to make gasoline. However, it has thousands of applications – here’s what comes from one barrel of oil. Read more

The Largest Producers of Crude Oil (1965-2017)

View how the ranking of the world’s largest producers of crude oil changes over a 50 year period, from the Cold War until today. Read more

What’s Made from a Barrel of Oil?

Oil is a building block that makes modern life possible. Here are the proportion of finished products that are created from a barrel of oil. Read more

The Periodic Table of Commodity Returns (2012-2021)

Energy fuels led the way as commodity prices surged in 2021, with only precious metals providing negative returns. Read more

How Every Asset Class, Currency, and S&P 500 Sector Performed in 2021

2021 was a strong year for stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, as most asset classes provided positive returns. Read more

Interactive Map: Crude Oil Pipelines and Refineries of the U.S. and Canada

Explore North America’s crude oil pipelines and refineries across the U.S. and Canada in our interactive map. Read more

The Periodic Table of Commodity Returns (2013-2022)

This table shows the fluctuating returns for various commodities over the past decade, from energy fuels to industrial and precious metals. Read more

Which Countries are Buying Russian Fossil Fuels?

While Russia still makes billions from fossil fuel exports, revenues are declining. Here are the largest importers since the start of the invasion. Read more

Who’s Still Buying Russian Fossil Fuels in 2023?

With Russia’s revenues from fossil fuel exports having declined significantly, which countries are still importing Russian fossil fuels? Read more