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April 17th - According to foreign media reports, fuel prices have recently surged across the United States, and gasoline inventories in California have fallen to record lows. Analysts warn that the full impact of supply disruptions caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure on California has not yet materialized. According to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA), as of Thursday, California drivers were paying an average of $5.86 per gallon for fuel, the highest in the nation, far exceeding the national average of $4.09 per gallon. Analysts say that because California relies on refined petroleum products from Asia, supply tightness is expected to worsen further, making California one of the first regions in the U.S. to feel the supply shock from the Strait of Hormuz closure. A spokesperson for the California Energy Commission stated, "The Commission is in close communication with all refineries in the state to ensure sufficient transportation fuel supplies during this turbulent period of supply contraction caused by the actual closure of the Strait of Hormuz."Indian government officials predict that demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in India will decline during the summer.On April 17th, the Indian government issued a notice on Friday allowing 15 banks to import gold and silver from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029. This followed previous policy confusion that had caused these precious metals to be blocked at customs. The notice listed the banks authorized to import the precious metals. Surendra Mehta, National Secretary of the Gold and Jewellery Merchants Association of India, stated that the notice resolved the import issues. Gold purchases in India are closely linked to religious festivals and weddings. Festivals such as Akshaya Tritia on April 19th often trigger peak demand as families purchase gold jewelry, coins, and bars for cultural and investment purposes. However, in recent months, Indian consumption has slowed due to high prices suppressing consumer demand. Madavi Arora, an economist at the Indian Economic Services Corporation, stated that this situation does not appear to be intentional "or a complete gold ban, but rather a temporary glitch and administrative delay."According to AXIOS: The CEO of Anthropic will meet with the White House Chief of Staff at the White House on Friday.On April 17th, the overall approach to this revision is threefold: First, it adheres to a goal-oriented approach. It implements the requirements of the new "Nine Articles" to "improve the compensation management system for the securities and fund industry to be compatible with operating performance, business nature, contribution level, compliance and risk control, and social culture," further optimizing principles and objectives to guide securities companies in establishing a compensation management mechanism that balances incentives and constraints, efficiency and fairness, and long-term and short-term considerations. Second, it focuses on optimization and improvement. While maintaining the overall framework, this revision refines and improves aspects such as the responsibilities of the board of directors and management, the establishment of a total compensation determination mechanism, the application of deferred payments, and recourse methods, further enhancing the applicability and operability of the rules. Third, it emphasizes long-term stability. The new growth cycle assessment requirements specify the scope of major business departments and core personnel, the main content of performance assessment indicators, etc., reinforcing the companys primary responsibility and strengthening the construction of long-term incentive and constraint mechanisms.

Daily Fundamental Oil Price Forecast – WTI Hits One-Year Low as China's COVID Protests Raise Demand Concerns

Daniel Rogers

Nov 29, 2022 14:56

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Western Texas Intermediate and worldwide-standard Futures contracts for Brent crude oil are trading significantly lower as large demonstrations in China over harsh COVID-19 regulations have stoked fears of a worldwide recession and a decline in fuel consumption.

 

January WTI crude oil futures are trading at $73.97, down $2.31 or -3.03%, while February Brent crude oil futures are selling at $81.34, down $2.37 or -2.88%. Friday's closing price for the United States Oil Fund ETF (USO) was $66.66, down $0.75 or 1.11%.

 

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The confusion surrounding Group of Seven (G7) policies contributes to the selling pressure and uncertainties preceding the December 4 OPEC+ meeting. The upheaval in China also drives up the safe-haven U.S. dollar, which reduces global demand for crude priced in dollars.

 

Protests in China over the government's tough anti-COVID regulations are creating sufficient economic uncertainty to deter investors from purchasing riskier assets such as crude oil.

 

The severe impact of China's COVID limits on its economy has raised concerns about gasoline demand. Authorities have implemented numerous steps to stimulate economic growth, but there is yet little proof that anything is effective. The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the nation's central bank, announced on Friday that, beginning December 5, it would reduce the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for banks by 25 basis points (bps).

 

According to Reuters, Group of Seven (G7) and European Union diplomats have been negotiating a price restriction of between $65 and $70 per barrel for Russian oil, with the intention of reducing revenue to fund Moscow's military offensive in Ukraine without upsetting global oil markets.

 

The anticipation of this strategy had supported prices for weeks prior to the cancellation of a meeting of European Union government representatives set for the evening of November 25 to debate the matter. Last Thursday, EU leaders were divided over the appropriate price cap for Russian oil.

 

The price ceiling is scheduled to go into force on December 5, at the same time as an EU ban on Russian crude.

 

On December 4, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, including Russia, will convene as OPEC+.

 

Through 2023, OPEC+ agreed in October to lower its production target by 2 million barrels per day.

 

At this upcoming meeting, OPEC+ will discuss Western ideas for a price ceiling on Russian oil, as well as the market's state and equilibrium.

 

OPEC+ serves as a wildcard. Until the group agrees to a further decrease of the production quota, the price of oil will likely continue to decline.

 

Others argue that the U.S. may be able to prevent a rapid decline in oil prices by replenishing its strategic petroleum reserves (SPR). However, this may be challenging given the Biden Administration's dedication to reducing fuel prices.

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