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Real-time News
Singapores Foreign Minister: A war against Iran is neither beneficial nor necessary.On March 23, Goldman Sachs Researchs macroeconomics team stated in a recent research report that, in the short term, the Goldman Sachs commodities team still believes that oil prices face upside risks. Low-income emerging economies are most vulnerable to shocks because they lack both large oil reserves and the capacity to provide substantial fiscal subsidies to protect households and businesses from rising energy costs. In the medium term, Goldman Sachs Researchs macroeconomics team believes that extreme energy price volatility caused by conflicts in the Middle East may prompt oil-importing countries to focus on strengthening energy supply security in the coming years. China holds a leading position in key industries such as electric vehicles, batteries, and power generation equipment, and its exports and growth are likely to benefit from increased global demand for these products from 2027 onwards.Melius Research: Lowered its price target for Microsoft (MSFT.O) from $430 to $400.March 23 - According to Russian sources on the 23rd, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rudenko stated that many countries are considering increasing their oil purchases from Russia, and India is also actively considering taking advantage of the USs policy of suspending sanctions to buy Russian oil.On March 23, local time, in response to US President Trumps ultimatum demanding that Iran open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated at a briefing that all parties should have turned to a diplomatic solution, as this is the only effective way to de-escalate regional tensions. Peskov stated that Irans Bushehr nuclear power plant is under the monitoring of the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Russia considers an attack on nuclear facilities extremely dangerous. Russia maintains a responsible stance on this issue and has repeatedly expressed its concerns. Peskov also stated that Russias invitation to Kim Jong-un, General Secretary of the Workers Party of Korea and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, to visit remains valid. Kim Jong-un can visit Russia once a date is confirmed through diplomatic channels.
