The nation’s oil and gas rig total dropped by 9 in the past week while Oklahoma experienced a decline of 2 rigs, based on the latest Baker Hughes rig count released on Friday. The company said the U.S. total fell to 543 with a loss of 5 oil rigs, leaving 409 active across the nation’s …
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OKC to sign new trade deal with Taiwan
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will sign a memorandum of understanding with the Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei (IEAT), one of Taiwan’s largest trade organizations, establishing a framework for expanded business collaboration between the Oklahoma City region and Taiwanese companies. The agreement is intended to strengthen international economic ties through trade promotion, business …
Oil prices rose as attacks struck Iran again
As fighting raged Friday, hopes for a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran faded and crude oil prices jumped nearly 6% on the day. While President Trump offered another ten days for Iran to reach a peace deal, Iran on Friday claimed Israel hit some of its steel factories, a power plant and nuclear …

