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On September 15th, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in August, the year-on-year decline in new residential property prices in first-tier cities was 0.9%, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month. Specifically, prices in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen fell by 2.3%, 1.9%, and 2.3% respectively, while Shanghai saw an increase of 3.0%. In second- and third-tier cities, the year-on-year declines in new residential property prices were 2.7% and 4.1% respectively, both narrowing by 0.1 percentage points. In August, the year-on-year decline in existing residential property prices in first-tier cities was 2.7%, a decrease of 1.0 percentage point compared to the previous month. Specifically, prices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen fell by 3.5%, 0.8%, 3.8%, and 2.7% respectively. In second- and third-tier cities, the year-on-year declines in existing residential property prices were 4.9% and 5.6% respectively, both narrowing by 0.2 percentage points.New Residential Housing Prices: 1. Beijing: August new residential housing prices -0.2% month-on-month (previous value -0.3%), -2.3% year-on-year (previous value -2.3%). 2. Shanghai: August new residential housing prices +0.4% month-on-month (previous value +0.2%), +3.0% year-on-year (previous value +3.0%). 3. Guangzhou: August new residential housing prices +0.1% month-on-month (previous value +0.1%), -1.9% year-on-year (previous value -2.2%). 4. Shenzhen: August new residential housing prices +0.2% month-on-month (previous value +0.2%), -2.3% year-on-year (previous value -2.9%). Second-hand Residential Housing Prices: 1. Beijing: August second-hand residential housing prices -0.1% month-on-month (previous value 0.0%), -3.5% year-on-year (previous value -4.5%). 2. Shanghais existing home prices in August increased by 0.3% month-on-month (previous value +0.3%) and decreased by 0.8% year-on-year (previous value -2.0%). 3. Guangzhous existing home prices in August remained unchanged month-on-month (previous value +0.4%) and decreased by 3.8% year-on-year (previous value -4.7%). 4. Shenzhens existing home prices in August increased by 0.1% month-on-month (previous value +0.2%) and decreased by 2.7% year-on-year (previous value -3.6%).National Bureau of Statistics: Beijings second-hand housing prices in August decreased by 0.1% month-on-month (previous value +0%) and decreased by 3.5% year-on-year (previous value -4.5%).According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the price of second-hand residential properties in Shenzhen rose 0.1% month-on-month in August (up 0.2% in the previous month) and fell 2.7% year-on-year (down 3.6% in the previous month).September 15th - The 2026 China Carbon Market Conference was held in Wuhan, Hubei Province this morning, and the "National Carbon Market Development Report (2026)" was released at the conference. Reporters learned that as of the end of August, the national carbon emission trading market had accumulated transactions exceeding 900 million tons, with a transaction value exceeding 60 billion yuan. The national carbon market has grown from nothing to a significant stage, playing a crucial role in promoting the achievement of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals.

Oil prices are poised for a weekly boost as recession fears subside

Skylar Williams

Aug 12, 2022 11:12

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OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA) held differing views on the demand outlook, which dragged on oil prices during Friday's early trade. As concerns of a recession receded, though, benchmark futures were headed for weekly gains.


Brent oil prices declined 34 cents, or 0.3%, to $99.26 per barrel at 01:12 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures decreased 34 cents, or 0.3%, to $94.00 per barrel.


Brent was anticipated to gain by more than 4% for the week, recouping a chunk of last week's 14% decline, which was its largest weekly decline since April 2020 due to fears that rising inflation and interest rate hikes will hinder economic growth and fuel demand.


WTI was poised for a weekly gain of more than 5%, recovering more than half of the previous week's loss.


"Regarding demand, there is a great deal of uncertainty in the near future. Until this issue is remedied, market volatility will persist "Chief economist of Westpac, Justin Smirk, commented.


Thursday, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decreased its forecast for the increase in world oil demand in 2022 by 260,000 barrels per day. (bpd). This year, it predicts a 3.1 million bpd growth in demand.


That contradicts the stance of the IEA. As a result of gas-to-oil conversion in power generation in response to soaring gas prices, the latter boosted its demand growth forecast to 2.1 million bpd.


Moreover, the IEA upped its forecast for Russian oil supply by 500,000 bpd for the second half of 2022, as the nation's output proved more resilient than anticipated in the face of sanctions implemented in response to the Ukraine conflict. According to the IEA, it would be difficult for OPEC to boost output.


According to Commonwealth Bank analyst Vivek Dhar, the IEA gave a mixed picture overall. The reliability of Russian supply has exceeded expectations.


"Comprehending the global oil balances at the end of the year at this time is challenging, given the current demand and supply conditions. This explains the daily instability."