Alan Knutson presents S&P Global update: oil volatility lifts near‑term revenue outlook; alternate scenario raises SIF by ~$120M Alan Knutson presented S&P Global's March update, which projects Brent prices averaging about $75 in 2026 and raises the four-major-tax forecast modestly; an alternate oil-price scenario could add about $242 million in oil-and-gas tax collections and lift the Strategic Investment Fund balance to roughly $415 million.

Global oil price swings could boost North Dakota's revenue outlook by nearly $500 million, but volatility remains a major concern.

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Alaska revenue forecast rises on higher oil prices, but officials flag wide volatility The Department of Revenue told the Senate Finance Committee on March 16 that spring updates lift unrestricted revenue by about $545 million for FY2026 and $510 million for FY2027 — driven mainly by higher oil‑price assumptions — while cautioning that market volatility leaves sizable upside and downside risk.

Alaska's revenue forecast is soaring thanks to a surprising surge in oil prices, but experts warn of significant volatility ahead.

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Alaska Department of Revenue unveils fall 2024 revenue forecast amid oil price adjustments Alaska's Department of Revenue presents fall 2024 revenue forecast, highlighting key economic assumptions and changes.

Alaska's financial future hangs in the balance as new revenue forecasts reveal a slight increase but troubling oil price adjustments—what does this mean for the state's economy?

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Israel's Response to Iranian Missile Attacks and the Implications for Regional Stability

Tensions Rise: Israel's Response to Iranian Missile Attacks and the Implications for Regional Stability
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