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Michael Saylor, CEO of Strategy, downplayed the risk of credit default due to the company's debt, stating that they will continue to refinance their debt and invest in bitcoin despite the cryptocurrency's recent decline.

BP has suspended share buybacks to strengthen its balance sheet, a move aimed at addressing shareholder pressure and potentially improving its financial stability.

Alphabet has identified AI-related risks, including its potential impact on advertising, as it taps the debt market to fund its AI buildout.

The US has extended a license protecting Venezuela-owned Citgo from creditor actions, preserving its legal status and preventing asset seizures until March 20.

Citgo Petroleum has purchased Venezuelan oil for the first time since 2019 sanctions, marking a significant development in the oil market.

Saudi Aramco has successfully raised $4 billion in a bond issuance, despite weak oil prices, indicating its ability to tap into the debt market and manage its finances effectively.

Cenovus is considering selling $2 billion worth of conventional oil and gas assets in Alberta to reduce its debt after a major merger with MEG Energy, but no deal is guaranteed.

A three-day strike at Peru's state oil company Petroperu has begun in protest of government plans to privatize the company and bring in outside management for its debt-laden Talara refinery, raising fresh risks for the oil sector.

Global upstream capex is expected to decline for the second consecutive year in 2026 due to low oil prices, prioritization of profitability, and reduced spending by U.S.

European energy giants Eni and Repsol are struggling to recover $6 billion from Venezuela for gas and naphtha supplies, highlighting the risks of doing business with the South American country.

Despite the US naval blockade, oil tankers continue to arrive in Venezuelan waters, indicating Caracas' reliance on floating storage and debt-linked crude shipments, with export levels cut roughly in half.

Gold prices are surging, reaching new highs and potentially doubling in value within a year, driven by growing concerns over global debt dynamics.