IHS Markit's Yergin on U.S. Energy Policies

The transcript discusses the contrasting energy policies of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, focusing on their implications for business decisions and the energy market. It highlights the political rhetoric around trade and energy production, and the potential impact of these policies on oil prices and production. The discussion also covers Saudi Arabia's role in influencing global oil prices and the market's response to production changes.

How do the energy policies of Trump and Clinton differ in terms of focus?

• Trump focuses on emissions, Clinton on the EPA

• Both focus on the EPA

• Clinton focuses on emissions, Trump on the EPA

• Both focus on emissions

What is the potential effect of Trump's energy plan on oil prices?

• It would increase oil prices

• It would decrease oil prices

• It would have no effect on oil prices

• It would stabilize oil prices

What is a significant difference between energy policy and tax policy?

• Energy policy requires congressional approval

• Tax policy is set by the executive branch

• Energy policy is largely controlled by the executive branch

• Tax policy does not require congressional approval

What was the impact of Khalid Al-Falih's statement on the oil market?

• It reduced bearish sentiment

• It increased bearish sentiment

• It balanced supply and demand

• It drove prices further down

What is the current trend in US oil production according to the transcript?

• Production is declining rapidly

• Production is stabilizing

• Production is increasing rapidly

• Production is unaffected by market changes