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Japans unemployment rate was 2.5% in May, below the expected 2.50% and the previous reading of 2.50%.On June 30th, according to foreign media reports, international oil prices rose on Monday as weekend clashes between the US and Iran highlighted the fragility of the interim peace agreement. Meanwhile, cautious market expectations for a continued recovery in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz limited the potential for further price increases. Sources said that the technical teams from the US and Iran responsible for implementing the interim peace agreement are expected to meet in Doha, the capital of Qatar, in the coming days. Last Thursday, media reports indicated that the amount of crude oil transported through the Strait of Hormuz had risen to its highest level since the start of the US-Israel war against Iran in late February. However, analysts warned that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is far from fully recovered, keeping oil prices high. Bob Yageer, head of energy futures at Mizuho Bank, said that people are realizing this. Its impossible to move all the crude oil out of the Gulf in the next week or two, nor is it possible to stuff all the crude oil into the strait to restore pre-war levels.Japans May unemployment rate will be released in ten minutes.Conflict Situation: 1. According to RIA Novosti: The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that Russian troops have taken control of Bokhodalivka in eastern Ukraine. 2. Ukraine reported an attack on Dnipro, resulting in 4 deaths and 10 injuries. Peace Negotiations: 1. Kremlin: (Regarding new Ukrainian peace proposals) Our position, as stated by Russian President Putin in 2024, remains unchanged. Other Situations: 1. The United States removed some entities from its sanctions list related to Russia. 2. According to Interfax: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak stated that Russia is still considering imposing a diesel export ban. 3. According to RIA Novosti: Russia will take political and military-technical measures in response to Finlands lifting of the ban on nuclear weapons deployment. 4. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zakharova: NATO is cooperating with Ukraine to prepare for the development of weapons capable of striking Russian air bases, including those deep within Russian territory. 5. Zelensky: During the Danish Defense Ministers first visit to Ukraine, the two sides discussed preparations for a "drone agreement," which is nearing completion, and both sides agreed that it should be signed as soon as possible. The new Danish government has pledged to continue its firm support for Ukraine.New York silver futures broke through $59 per ounce, up 0.63% on the day.

Oil Quiet As Price Cap Suggestion Assists in Relieving Supply Concerns

Skylar Williams

Nov 25, 2022 14:48

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Benchmark Brent oil declined on Thursday, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude remained unchanged, hovering at two-month lows due to uncertainty about the degree to which a proposed G7 restriction on the price of Russian oil would limit supply.


A larger-than-anticipated rise in gasoline inventories in the United States and an expansion of COVID-19 limitations in China also knocked on oil prices.


At 15.15 p.m. ET (2015 GMT), Brent oil prices decreased 29 cents, or 0.3%, to $85.12 per barrel, while U.S. WTI crude futures decreased 2 cents, to $77.96 per barrel.


Due to the Thanksgiving break in the United States, trade volumes were quite low.


The announcement on Wednesday that the expected price ceiling for Russian oil may surpass the current market level triggered a decrease of about 3 percent for both benchmarks.


European Union nations remained divided over what level to cap Russian oil prices to limit Moscow's ability to pay for its battle in Ukraine without causing a global oil supply shock; if positions converge on Friday, more conversations are possible.


A European official claimed that the G7 is discussing a cap of $65-$70 per barrel for Russian oil transported by sea, but European Union member states have not yet reached an agreement on a price.


A higher price ceiling might encourage Russia to continue selling its oil, decreasing the possibility of a global oil supply shortage.


According to two sources, several Indian refiners are discounting Russian Urals crude by between $25 and $35 per barrel compared to the worldwide benchmark Brent oil. Urals is Russia's principal crude export.


Despite the obstacles, Bart Melek, global head of commodities market strategy at TD Securities, is rather optimistic about oil. "The Russian price ceiling is another aspect that contributed to the current price fall," he stated.


The Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday that gasoline and distillate inventories in the United States climbed substantially during the previous week. [EIA/S]


In contrast, oil stockpiles decreased by 3.7 million barrels to 431.7 million barrels in the week ending November 18, despite a Reuters survey predicting a reduction of 1.1 million barrels.


China reported the highest daily number of COVID-19 cases since the outbreak began over three years ago on Wednesday. Local officials intensified measures to remove the breakouts, raising investor anxiety over the economy and demand for fuel.

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