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On May 9th, Futures News reported that from a macroeconomic perspective, Trumps primary objectives are to secure low-priced Middle Eastern oil, curb Irans nuclear program, and expand the dollars dominance in oil settlements, rather than perpetuating an energy price crisis. The likelihood of a macroeconomic upside is relatively high, but further analysis is needed. If the escalation of the US-Iran situation leads to a continued surge in oil prices and stagflation, the market will price gold as an inflation hedge and safe haven, thus boosting silver. However, weakness in the industrial sector will drag down silver, limiting its upside potential or causing a pullback. Conversely, if the Middle East situation does not lead to stagflation, and the Federal Reserve begins raising interest rates to mitigate inflation risks, silver will be under pressure. If US-Iran relations ease and the Strait of Hormuz resumes normal navigation, oil prices may fall significantly, and the market may price in a Fed rate cut this year, leading to an upward correction in silver prices. Overall, looking ahead to the second quarter, given the possibility of a breakthrough in the Middle East situation, the logic of a Fed rate hike this year may be disproven. Coupled with the supply and demand situation of regional market differentiation but persistent overall deficits, silver prices are likely to continue their moderate rise.On May 9th, NIO posted on social media to refute rumors that it had been summoned for questioning, stating that they were pure fabrication.On May 9th, JiKrs legal department posted on social media that they have recently noticed a group of social media accounts maliciously spreading information such as "eight new energy vehicle companies were summoned for talks," and using AI software to fabricate false information that JiKr had been "summoned for talks," which has greatly damaged JiKrs brand reputation. JiKr has not received any such "summoning" information. Regarding these malicious attacks and defamation, we have collected and secured evidence and will protect our rights in accordance with the law.May 9th - According to the latest data released by Cui Dongshu, Secretary-General of the China Passenger Car Association, my countrys automobile exports reached 3.28 million units from January to April this year, a year-on-year increase of 52%, setting a new record in recent years. The total export value reached US$56.9 billion, a year-on-year increase of 54%, also a new record in recent years.On May 9th, World Health Organization (WHO) spokesperson Christian Lindmeier stated on May 8th that the WHO had initiated a response to the current Hantavirus outbreak in accordance with the International Health Regulations. In addition to the cruise ship affected by the outbreak, contact tracing is ongoing. Regarding public concern about the transmissibility of the Hantavirus, Lindmeier emphasized that the virus is not highly contagious and does not easily spread from person to person. Many people who have had close contact with infected individuals during this outbreak have tested negative for the virus, which sufficiently demonstrates that the risk of Hantavirus to the general population is very low.

California Asserts That It Requires More Energy to Keep The Lights on

Haiden Holmes

May 07, 2022 09:35

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Energy authorities in California presented a gloomy outlook for the state's electrical infrastructure on Friday, stating that it lacks the ability to keep the lights on this summer and beyond if heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme events take their toll.


In response to a series of obstacles posed by the ambitious transition away from fossil fuels, including rolling blackouts during a 2020 summer heat wave, executives of three state agencies and the office of Governor Gavin Newsom have provided an update.


California's climate change regulations are among the most stringent in the world, including a 2045 aim of producing all of its electricity from carbon-free sources.


During an online conference with media, state officials predicted a potential shortfall of 1,700 megawatts this year, with the number reaching as high as 5,000 MW if the grid is overburdened by numerous difficulties that lower available electricity while driving up demand.


Power outages along these lines might affect between one million and four million people. Officials stressed that outages will only occur under extreme conditions and will depend in part on the performance of conservation measures.


According to the California Energy Commission, Public Utilities Commission, California Independent System Operator, and Newsom's administration, the state will still have a capacity gap of approximately 1,800 MW in 2025. In addition, they anticipated yearly electricity tariff hikes between 4 and 9 percent between now and 2025.


The planning of electricity in California has been complicated by destructive wildfires, extreme heat events, and drought, which have affected hydropower supply. According to officials, conventional electricity demand forecasting does not account for such significant climate-related events.


Moreover, numerous solar farms and energy storage projects that the state has commissioned in the past two years have been delayed due to supply chain difficulties during the pandemic and a recent federal trade investigation into solar imports.


During the briefing, Newsom's assistant Karen Douglas stated, "We are now in a position where we must consider a new environment in terms of the challenge we face in putting online the projects we need."


The declaration, which came a week after Newsom said the state was open to keeping its remaining nuclear power plant operational to preserve reliability, appeared to lay the framework for an effort to keep older plants — some of which are natural gas-powered — operational.


Mark Rothleder, chief operating officer of the California ISO grid operator, stated, "Before we let some of these retirements go, we must ensure that sufficient new resources are in place and operational." Otherwise, we expose ourselves to the possibility of having insufficient capability.

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