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Watch: Oil prices sink but are expected to see overall gains this month

Brent crude oil prices sank below $70 this week as the U.S. amps up production in the face of OPEC-led production cuts. Overall, Brent crude prices have risen nearly 6% this month. Analysts cite the dollar losing value as a major booster, as holders of other currencies can more easily buy crude. U.S. production is…

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Watch: Oil prices sink but are expected to see overall gains this month

Brent crude oil prices sank below $70 this week as the U.S. amps up production in the face of OPEC-led production cuts. Overall, Brent crude prices have risen nearly 6% this month. Analysts cite the dollar losing value as a major booster, as holders of other currencies can more easily buy crude. U.S. production is keeping up with Saudi Arabia and is second only to Russia. Canada’s production is also expected to leap soon.

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Microsoft-commissioned report finds three soft barriers slowing AI adoption across Australia's electricity grid

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  • 01Three main barriers to AI adoption in Australia's electricity grid are strategic planning issues, investment constraints, and data fragmentation.
  • 02Effective AI deployment in the energy sector demands overcoming these barriers to enhance efficiency and innovation.
  • 03Microsoft commissioned a report that highlights the challenges of integrating AI into Australia's energy infrastructure.

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  • 01Power and utilities M&A reached $216 billion in the six months to May 2026, increasing 173% year-over-year.
  • 02The $420 billion merger of NextEra and Dominion signifies a shift in industry dynamics fueled by AI data-center demand.
  • 03AI-driven load growth is reshaping the ownership structure in power generation.

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  • 01U.S. utilities plan to invest $208 billion in grid infrastructure by 2026.
  • 02$1.1 trillion total investment planned over the next five years.
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