• English
  • 简体中文
  • 繁體中文
  • Tiếng Việt
  • ไทย
  • Indonesia
Subscribe
Real-time News
March 21 – Following the US and Israeli military strikes against Iran, shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continues to be disrupted, destabilizing the global energy supply system. On March 20, Slovak Prime Minister Fico warned that a European oil crisis could occur due to a combination of factors. Fico stated that since the US-Israeli strikes against Iran, the EU has already paid over €6 billion in additional costs due to rising fuel prices. This, coupled with the current economic situation in Europe and the EUs substantial support for Ukraine, has created an "explosive combination." Fico indicated that the future could be very dire, even risking an oil crisis. He urged the EU to expedite the restoration of the Friendship Pipeline.Market news: Iran launched missiles into southern and central Israel.March 21 – According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), in February, air passenger traffic reached 68.305 million, a year-on-year increase of 11%. Data shows that in February, domestic air passenger traffic reached 61.442 million, a year-on-year increase of 10.5%; international air passenger traffic reached 6.863 million, a year-on-year increase of 15.6%. Regarding cargo and mail transportation, in February, air cargo and mail volume reached 740,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 22.3%. Among them, domestic air cargo and mail volume reached 408,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 21.2%; international air cargo and mail volume reached 332,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 23.8%.On March 21, Colombian President Petro Petrov stated via social media on March 20 that he firmly denies any allegations of ties between himself, his presidential campaign, and drug cartels. Petrov said that the Colombian judiciary currently has no investigations linking him to drug traffickers, and he stated that he has "never spoken to any drug traffickers." Petrov also said that he explicitly instructed his campaign team leaders not to accept any political donations from bankers or drug traffickers. A comprehensive investigation into his presidential campaign has also found no drug-related funds.According to Al Jazeera, a new round of airstrikes has occurred in the Iranian regions of Tehran, Karaj, and Isfahan.

WTI price falls below the $76 mark amid altering financial dynamics and global growth concerns

Alina Haynes

Mar 14, 2023 11:40

截屏2023-01-13 下午5.17.06.png

 

The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) price is unchanged on Tuesday amid a weaker US Dollar and muted risk sentiment. WTI fell to a low of $72.31 on Monday as a result of a strong risk-off environment sparked by the repercussions from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Banks. Since then, the WTI price has risen significantly as a result of the Federal Reserve's plan to intervene. After reaching a peak of approximately $76 on Monday, the WTI price retreated as the dynamics of the US Dollar shifted.

 

The financial system is being harmed by rising borrowing costs around the world and growth concerns are being raised. The WTI price is in a corrective decline as the narrative of China's reopening does not appear optimistic, as the country has lowered its growth forecast to 5.0%.

 

The SVB debacle exacerbates global growth concerns, as it is interpreted as the first of many financial system dings. Due to rising financing costs, businesses are struggling to make their repayments, which will eventually result in a decline in demand.

 

Despite tightened production and numerous voluntary cuts from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the WTI price is struggling to surpass $80.

 

Oil prices are influenced by a number of variables, including the US dollar, inflation, OPEC, and global growth concerns. Considering the aforementioned factors, it is difficult to rationalize the directional nature of oil prices, but it appears that the oil market is primarily driven by development concerns.

 

Since these nations are struggling to maintain oil prices above the desired $80 mark, it will also be crucial to monitor the OPEC position on reduced oil prices.