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According to futures news on November 19th, as of the week ending November 15th, Japanese commercial crude oil inventories increased by 24,205 kiloliters from the previous week to 10,403,206 kiloliters. Japanese gasoline inventories decreased by 1,025 kiloliters from the previous week to 1,650,289 kiloliters. Japanese kerosene inventories decreased by 128,388 kiloliters from the previous week to 2,536,518 kiloliters. The average operating rate of Japanese refineries was 89.9%, compared to 90.6% the previous week.According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Army Secretary Driscoll plans to meet with Russian officials later in the day.On November 19th, the overnight SHIBOR was 1.4200%, down 10.50 basis points; the 7-day SHIBOR was 1.4870%, down 3.10 basis points; the 14-day SHIBOR was 1.5680%, up 1.80 basis points; the 1-month SHIBOR was 1.5200%, unchanged from the previous trading day; and the 3-month SHIBOR was 1.5800%, unchanged from the previous trading day.On November 19th, a Citi research report indicated that Xiaomis (01810.HK) adjusted net profit for the third quarter exceeded both the banks and market expectations, primarily due to in-line non-operating revenue and better-than-expected gross margins in the IoT, internet, and electric vehicle sectors. However, operating expenses were higher than anticipated. Management emphasized that Xiaomi has secured memory supply for 2026 and will prioritize maintaining average selling price and market share given memory price increases. Furthermore, management expects full-year electric vehicle deliveries to exceed 350,000 units, but the vehicle purchase tax subsidy policy will impact next years electric vehicle gross margin. The banks latest forecast projects smartphone shipments of 170 million and 160 million units in 2025 and 2026 respectively, with gross margins of 11.3% and 8.9%; electric vehicle deliveries are expected to remain at 400,000 and 700,000 units, with gross margins of 25.2% and 22.2%. The target price has been lowered to HK$50, while maintaining a buy rating. The bank remains optimistic about the long-term prospects of the IoT and electric vehicle businesses, but memory price increases may put short-term pressure on the share price.On November 19th, a Citi research report indicated that AAC Technologies (02018.HK) has signed an agreement to acquire shares and other equity securities of DispelixOy, an AR diffraction waveguide technology company. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026. AAC has been collaborating with Dispelix on a strategic R&D partnership for several years, jointly developing next-generation AR devices with several leading OEM customers and collaborating with major mobile platform suppliers to develop next-generation reference design platforms. The report believes that this acquisition will expand AACs product portfolio and solution capabilities in the XR field, covering acoustics, haptic feedback, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), camera lenses and lens modules, structural components, and waveguide technology. The report currently gives AAC a target price of HK$56 and a buy rating.

Due to a weaker dollar and possible supply interruptions, oil prices rise

Skylar Williams

Sep 15, 2022 10:45

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Oil prices climbed in early Asian trade on Thursday due to supply concerns and a potential rail shutdown in the United States, the largest petroleum consumer in the world.


Brent crude prices rose 38 cents, or 0.4%, to $94.48 a barrel as of 00:13 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 46 cents, or 0.5%, to $88.94 per barrel.


The dollar index lost 0.14 percent on Wednesday, erasing the previous session's gains and increasing demand for dollar-denominated commodities such as crude oil among holders of other currencies.


The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Wednesday that it expected a large-scale switch from natural gas to oil for heating purposes, forecasting an average of 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) between October 2022 and March 2023 - double the amount of the previous year. This, together with the widespread expectation of a sluggish expansion in supply, also contributed to the market's increase.


The greater possibility of a U.S. rail shutdown due to an ongoing labor dispute also helps to market support. Three unions are negotiating a new contract that might hinder crucial oil and product train shipments.


Wednesday, TotalEnergies SE cut output at its 238,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) Port Arthur, Texas, refinery owing to the anticipated shutdown of two sulfur recovery units, according to sources familiar with plant operations (SRUs).