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Energy Industry Research Report

Energy Industry Research & Analysis ► (edit / improve) The energy industry includes companies whose sales derive from the production and sale of energy related products and services such as the extraction, manufacturing, refining, and distribution of energy. Energy Value Investing Conclusion Based on WikiWealth's Wall Street analysis, this industry is a Buy, with strong potential for short term gains. The Main Street analysis says a Hold, with SWOT strengths great than weaknesses, but SWOT opportunities less than threats. Significant threats include the curtailment of energy use for environmental reasons. Energy Trade Hubs: Some of the main energy hubs include Saudi Arabia, Canada, Mexico, and Russia while the main energy commodities include coal, ethanol, gasoline, natural gas, crude oil, heating oil, palm oil, propane, and uranium. Energy Trading Strategy: Energy investments tend to be very sensitive to commodity prices. Speculation and market manipulation by governments affect the energy market, therefore, cautiously invest in companies with significant potential. Upward sloping stock charts and financial news may indicate a selling opportunity while the opposite means that stocks are becoming undervalued. For our entire list of industry research reports, including trends, statistics and ratios, click here: Industry Research & Analysis Home Page.
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Saudi Arabia Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Saudi Arabia (SAR) is an energy export driven economy in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Saudi Arabia’s currency is overvalued with low investment flow potential and high purchase price potential. Saudi Arabia's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Saudi Arabia’s economic environment is unfavorable for long term economic growth due to low scores on government transparency and economic diversity. Saudi Arabia's General Trading Partners: China, the EU, Japan, and the US are the top export partners, while the leading industry is related to energy. Saudi Arabia's Commodity Trading Partners: Saudi Arabia produces a significant amount of crude oil, gasoline, and propane for use as an export. Saudi Arabia is also part of the OPEC cartel, which adjusts the supply of oil to maintain price. SWOT Analysis of Saudi Arabia: The leading Saudi strength is their large oil supply, while the main weakness is their discriminatory problems. Economic cities have the opportunity to propel growth, while terrorism may lower growth. Saudi Arabia's Currency Trading Strategy: A overvalued currency, low investment flow potential and unfavorable business environment leads to a negative outlook for Saudi investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Canada Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Canada (CAD) has a capitalist, service-based, economy and is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. The services and materials industry are the two main employers. Canada's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the Canadian dollar has the potential to decrease in value especially if export markets for materials do not perform well. Canada's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and SWOT strengths. Canada's General Trading Partners: China, UK, Japan, Mexico and the US are Canada’s top trading partners, while the leading exports are energy and materials. Canada's Commodity Trading Partners: Canada has the capacity to produce a significant amount of crude oil. Other commodities include Uranium, lumber, zinc, and nickel. SWOT Analysis of Canada: The Leading Canadian strengths include Canada’s free trade policy, oil reserves, and universal health system. Canada's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency and low investment flow potential are negatives, while the favorable business environment is a significant positive. Canada’s potential is neutral. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Mexico Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Mexico (MXN) has a capitalist economy with a fast growing service and industrial base. Mexico's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the Mexican currency has moderate potential to increase in value per the purchase price parity and interest rate parity analysis. Mexico's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is moderate for long term economic growth. SWOT weaknesses are significantly greater than SWOT strengths, whereas, opportunities are greater than threats. Mexico's General Trading Partners: The US and Canada are the top trading partners, while the leading exports are in the industrial and agricultural sectors. Mexico's Commodity Trading Partners: Mexico produces crude oil, corn, propane, silver, pork, oats, and chicken for export. SWOT Analysis of Mexico: Transportation infrastructure and crime are the leading SWOT weaknesses, while tourism and education are the leading SWOT opportunities. Mexico's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, low investment flow potential and unfavorable business environment lead to neutral or negative outlook for Mexican investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Russia Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Russia (RUB) is a resource rich, centralized economy with a large land mass and population. Russia's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Russia’s currency is moderately overvalued. According to the investment flow analysis, the currency should fall, but the purchase price parity and interest rate parity predict a strengthening of the currency. Russia's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Russia’s economic environment is very unfavorable. Russia’s economic freedom, government transparency and SWOT analysis scores are very low. Russia's General Trading Partners: China, and Turkey are Russia’s top export partners, while the leading industry is energy. Russia's Commodity Trading Partners: Russia produces a significant amount of natural gas, coal, copper, uranium, palladium, and crude oil. Russia exports many energy products to European Union members. SWOT Analysis of Russia: The leading Russian strength is their oil and gas industry, while the main weakness is political risk. Proximity to energy hungry Europe has the opportunity to propel growth, while falling oil prices may lower growth. Russia's Currency Trading Strategy: An moderately overvalued currency, high investment flow potential, but unfavorable business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Russian investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Commodity Investment Impact

Coal Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Coal is the largest source of fuel used to produce electricity in the world. Coal is also one of the largest sources of carbon dioxide emissions. Coal Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Coal is rated a Buy. Coal demanders have a high potential to grow, while coal suppliers have low potential in increase. Coal Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Coal’s long term growth potential is moderately favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes and low sources in short supply and substitute products. Coal SWOT Analysis: Strength: Coal is the largest source of energy worldwide; Weakness: coal produces considerable pollution. Opportunity to grow: coal’s widespread use could aid growth as the world economy grows; Threats to growth: alternative forms of clean energy may compete against coal. Coal Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis buy rating indicates that coal should increase in price over the short term, whereas a moderately favorable investor survey means coal may not increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

Ethanol Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Ethanol is used as a fuel for motor vehicles. The largest ethanol producer in the world is Brazil. Ethanol Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Ethanol is rated a Hold. This is not enough data to indicator ethanol demand, whereas ethanol suppliers have a moderate potential in increase. Ethanol Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Ethanol’s long term growth potential is moderately favorable due to high scores on the SWOT analysis, but low sources in lack of good substitutes. Ethanol SWOT Analysis: Strength: Ethanol is a renewable fuel; Weakness: ethanol has a high production cost. Opportunity to grow: ethanol could benefit as cellulose plants improve in the future; Threats to growth: a decline in crude oil prices could decrease demand for ethanol. Ethanol Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis hold rating indicates that ethanol’s price should stay the same over the short term, whereas an average investor survey means ethanol may stay the same in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

Gasoline Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Gasoline is primarily used as a fuel for internal combustion engines. It is a significant source of carbon dioxide. Gasoline Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Gasoline is rated a Sell. Gasoline demanders have a potential to increase in value, while gasoline suppliers have very high potential to increase. Gasoline Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Gasoline’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes and lack of good substitutes. Gasoline SWOT Analysis: Strength: Gasoline is a limited natural resource; Weakness: gasoline produces considerable pollution. Opportunity to grow: Gasoline’s use increases with increases in cars; Threats to growth: environmental friendly awareness may curb the growth of gasoline. Gasoline Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that gasoline should decrease in price over the short term, whereas a very favorable investor survey means gasoline should increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

Natural Gas Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Natural gas is a significant fuel source used to produce electricity in the world. It primarily consists of methane gas. Natural Gas Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Natural is rated a hold. Natural gas demanders have a high potential to increase in value, while natural gas suppliers also have high potential in increase in value. Natural Gas Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Natural gas’s long term growth potential is favorable due to high scores on difficulty to expand in the short term and sensitivity to price changes. Natural Gas SWOT Analysis: Strength: Natural gas is a cheap fuel source, especially in the US; Weakness: natural gas produces considerable pollution. Opportunity to grow: natural gas could produce hydrogen fuel, which is a substitute for gas in cars; Threats to growth: alternative forms of clean energy may compete with natural gas. Natural Gas Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis hold rating indicates that natural gas should stay the same price over the short term, whereas a moderately favorable investor survey means natural gas should increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

Crude Oil Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Crude oil is used to produce fuel oil and gasoline. Gasoline is the largest supplier of fuel for internal combustion engines. Crude Oil Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Crude oil is rated a Sell. Crude oil demanders have a moderate potential to increase in value and crude oil suppliers have a very high potential to increase in value. Crude Oil Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Crude oil’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes, demand not sensitive to price changes, and the SWOT analysis. Crude Oil SWOT Analysis: Strength: Limited natural resource / supply; Weakness: Emits carbon dioxide. Opportunity to grow: the overall growth of vehicles will increase demand for crude oil; Threats to growth: environmental concerns could slow growth potential in the near term. Crude Oil Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that crude oil prices should decrease over the short term, whereas a very favorable investor survey means crude oil prices increase over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

Heating Oil Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Heating oil is mostly used to heat building furnaces and as an industrial fuel for power generation. Heating Oil Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Heating oil is rated a Buy. Heating oil demanders have a very high potential to increase in value, while heating oil suppliers have a high potential to increase in value. The net difference means that heating oil may increase in price over the short term. Heating Oil Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Heating oil’s long term growth potential is moderately favorable due to high scores on the SWOT analysis. Heating Oil SWOT Analysis: Strength: Heating oil has high market demand for its products; Opportunity to grow: weather affects heating oil prices. Cold winters have the opportunity to increase demand. Heating Oil Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that heating oil should increase in price over the short term, while a moderately favorable investor survey means heating oil should increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

Palm Oil Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Palm oil can create biodiesel for internal combustion engines. This could replace gasoline and diesel to reduce green house gases. Palm Oil Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Palm oil is rated a Hold, because there are no publicly traded demanders or suppliers of palm oil. Palm Oil Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Palm oil’s long term growth potential is favorable due to high scores on difficult to expand short term supply. Palm Oil SWOT Analysis: Strength: Palm oil can be used as a biodiesel, which can substitute for polluting fuel sources. Palm Oil Trade Analysis: A favorable investor survey means palm oil may increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

Propane Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Propane is derived from oil and natural gas and is used for engines, heating systems, grills… etc. Propane Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Propane is rated a Buy. Propane demanders and suppliers are expected to increase in value over the short term. Propane Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Propane’s long term growth potential is moderately favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes and SWOT strengths. Propane SWOT Analysis: Strength: Propane has a limited supply and is considered environmentally friendly. Opportunity to grow: Propane could replace other forms of fuel in small engines to reduce emissions; Threats to growth: carbon monoxide dangers can slow future growth of propane. Propane Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis buy rating indicates that coal should increase in price over the short term, whereas a moderately favorable investor survey means coal may may increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

Uranium Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Uranium has two main uses: 1. as a military weapon used to penetrator armor; 2. as a power source used in nuclear plants. Uranium Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Uranium is rated a Hold, because there is not enough data to indicate the proper rating. Uranium suppliers have low potential to increase in value. Uranium Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Uranium’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes and difficulty to expand in the short term. Uranium SWOT Analysis: Strength: Uranium is the main fuel for nuclear power plants, which are expected to grow over the long term; Weakness: nuclear waste is a negative effect of using uranium fuel. Uranium Trade Analysis: A very favorable investor survey means uranium should increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
