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On January 29, Premier Li Qiang and British Prime Minister Keith Starmer jointly attended the closing ceremony of the China-UK Business Council meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and delivered speeches. More than 110 representatives from Chinese and British enterprises and institutions attended. Li Qiang stated that China and the UK are important economic and trade partners with broad common interests. As long as both sides adhere to mutual respect, move in the same direction, eliminate interference, and cooperate openly, they can achieve win-win results and create common prosperity through mutual benefit. Currently, unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise, and geopolitical conflicts are intensifying, severely impacting the world economy and business development. Against this backdrop, China and the UK should continue to uphold the "ice-breaking spirit" and strengthen cooperation ties. This is not only a rational choice for both countries to cope with risks and promote common development, but also a due responsibility for China and the UK as major powers to work together to solve global problems.January 29th - Canadas trade deficit widened more than expected, driven by increased volatility in gold exports and declines in both imports and exports of motor vehicles and parts. Statistics Canada reported on Thursday that the countrys trade deficit reached C$2.2 billion in November. Economists had previously predicted a deficit of C$690 million. The agency stated that total exports fell 2.8% in November, with exports of metal and non-metallic mineral products experiencing the largest drop at 24.4%. This was primarily dragged down by a 36% decline in exports of unwrought gold, silver, platinum, and their alloys. The report noted that gold has been the main driver of volatility in Canadian exports in recent months. In November, Canadian exports of unwrought gold to the UK, the US, and Hong Kong all declined sharply.The U.S. trade deficit widened by the largest margin since 1992.The final reading of U.S. nonfarm unit labor costs for the third quarter was -1.9%, compared to an expected -1.90% and a previous reading of -1.90%.The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the week ending January 24 was 209,000, compared with an expected 205,000 and a revised 210,000 for the previous week.

Oil prices fall ahead of an OPEC+ summit

Charlie Brooks

Aug 01, 2022 10:58

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As investors prepared for this week's meeting of OPEC and other major producers to discuss supply modifications, oil prices declined on Monday morning.


At 0000 GMT, Brent oil futures declined 63 cents, or 0.6 percent , to $103.34 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate oil was trading at $97.87 per barrel, a decrease of 75 cents or 0.7%, after hitting a session low of $97.55 when trading in Asia began.


The price of both futures contracts climbed by more than $2 a barrel on Friday, as the risk appetite of investors grew. However, both Brent and WTI ended July with a second consecutive monthly decline for the first time since 2020, as rising costs and interest rates fueled concerns that a recession would restrict gasoline use.


According to ANZ analysts, gasoline use is below the five-year average for this time of year and fuel sales to British motorists are dropping. In reaction, for the first time since April, experts polled by Reuters cut their projections for the average Brent price in 2022 to $105.75 per barrel and for WTI to $101.28 per barrel.


Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, including Russia, will meet on Wednesday to set September production.


Two of eight OPEC+ sources questioned by Reuters said that a slight increase for September would be discussed at the August 3 meeting, while the other six sources indicated that output will likely stay constant.


The meeting follows Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia last month.


While President Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia did not result in immediate oil shipments, Helima Croft, an analyst at RBC Capital, thinks that the Kingdom will continue to gradually increase output.


In 2020, at the beginnings of the COVID-19 outbreak, OPEC+ has completely reversed the dramatic production restrictions enacted at the start of August.


Sunday, the group's new secretary general, Haitham al-Ghais, emphasized that Russia's participation in OPEC+ is important to the success of the accord, as reported by the Kuwaiti newspaper Alrai.


Baker Hughes reports that the number of oil rigs in the United States climbed by 11 in July, marking the 23rd consecutive month of rise.

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