EUR/USD
1.14117
0.310%
Gold
4071.73
1.010%
Oil
67.610
-0.612%
USD/JPY
161.198
-0.851%
GBP/USD
1.33428
0.516%
GBP/JPY
215.087
-0.327%
Real-time News
According to LSEG IBES analyst forecasts, European companies expect second-quarter earnings to grow by 14.5%, while revenue is expected to decline by 11.4%.According to Reuters data, the discount of Dubai spot crude oil to swap prices has widened to more than $4 per barrel, the largest discount since May 2020.On July 2, the Ministry of Natural Resources issued a legal commentary on the announcement by Japan and the Philippines to initiate bilateral maritime boundary delimitation negotiations. The document states that Japan and the Philippines recently announced the commencement of negotiations on the delimitation of their exclusive economic zones and continental shelves in the waters east of Taiwan. China, Japan, and the Philippines are maritime neighbors in this region, and the proposed delimitation area largely overlaps with Chinas exclusive economic zone and continental shelf under international law. This move, without consultation with China, disregards the specific geographical conditions of the region, violates the principles of sovereign equality and good faith under international law, as well as the obligations of cooperation and restraint, constituting an internationally wrongful act. To fulfill their international obligations and assume their national responsibilities, Japan and the Philippines should immediately cease their bilateral maritime boundary delimitation negotiations and actively engage in consultations with China.July 2nd, Futures News: The market is closely monitoring the navigation status and shipping recovery progress of the Strait of Hormuz. Several cargo ships have already transited the strait, but their final unloading destinations are yet to be determined. In the short term, sulfur prices are highly susceptible to various geopolitical developments and information regarding the straits navigability, leading to a cautious trading atmosphere. Once the sulfur successfully exits the strait, it will be redistributed among various consuming countries globally, leaving uncertainties regarding my countrys import sources. The current tight supply in the spot market has not been substantially alleviated, and most industry players and traders are maintaining a cautious approach.Jun Mimura, Japans top foreign exchange official: No comment on exchange rate levels.
