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Oil embargo against Russia postponed for February provokes rise in diesel prices

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The postponed EU embargo on crude oil from Russia in February 2023 is the reason the cost of diesel fuel in Europe is growing. The Spanish newspaper El Pais writes about this.

“Europe needs much more diesel fuel than it can produce. Much of this fuel continues to come from Russia. However, the oil embargo against Russia scheduled for February 2023 provokes the growth of diesel prices,” – noted the publication.

According to the publication, of all oil products from Russia, diesel is the most difficult to substitute. According to David Vech, chief economist of Vortexa, an industry analyst firm, traditionally half of the diesel was transported to Europe from Russia. Therefore, after the imposition of restrictions, the EU must either increase its own production or increase supplies from other sources to make up for the resulting deficit. A combination of the first and second options is also possible.

Analysts believe that the impact of the future ban on supplies is still unknown. However, the current price increase was also influenced by the closure of refineries in Europe in the last few years and the presence of a large fleet of diesel cars.

On September 16, Bloomberg news agency cited sources reporting that the Netherlands was planning to buy several million barrels of diesel fuel before the winter period.

Earlier we reported that European companies are suspending production amid the energy crisis.

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of recession and high interest rates

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of recession and high interest rates

NEW YORK – JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:) CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a stark warning about the potential for a global economic downturn, emphasizing the need for preparedness amid rising inflation and economic headwinds. According to media reports today, Dimon cautioned that high-interest rates, which could peak at 7%, may lead to a soft landing or even a mild recession as the global economy seeks to stabilize after the pandemic.

Dimon pointed out that while the U.S. has managed to avoid a recession throughout 2023, it’s crucial not to expect an endless economic boom. He highlighted that severe risks stemming from the pandemic’s aftermath could significantly impact both U.S. and global markets. Wall Street and international investors are paying close attention to Dimon’s experienced-based insights as they face an uncertain financial climate.

Further complicating the economic landscape, Dimon drew attention to the U.S. economy’s “addiction” to debt and central bank liquidity injections, likening it to “heroin.” He argued that pandemic-era stimulus measures have created an economic “sugar high,” with artificially boosted consumer spending and stock market values. Although these efforts helped prevent a depression, he warned against underestimating the persistence of inflationary pressures and anticipates more interest rate hikes.

Dimon also suggested that significant drops in global corporate profits could be on the horizon as economies attempt to return to normalcy without government stimulus. Additionally, he underscored geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, as potential triggers for market disruptions that could further complicate the economic recovery.

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China has more space to cut reserve ratio instead of interest rates, says ex-official

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China has more space to cut reserve ratio instead of interest rates, says ex-official
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Paramilitary police officers stand guard in front of the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China, the central bank (PBOC), in Beijing, China September 30, 2022. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

BEIJING (Reuters) – China is likely to implement proactive fiscal policy next year as there is still a need for the world’s second-biggest economy to realise stable growth, a former central banker was cited as saying in state-owned media on Sunday.

The comment comes as the economy struggles for momentum after being hobbled by lengthy pandemic-busting measures, while market watchers fear severe debt woe among major property developers could spill over to other sectors.

“It is expected that next year China will continue to implement positive fiscal policy, monetary policies that are in line with positive fiscal policy, with a relatively large policy space to lower the reserve requirement ratio,” Sheng Songcheng, a former statistics and analysis director of the People’s Bank of China, said in comments reported by Shanghai Securities News.

With interest rates and loan prime rates at low levels, there is more space to cut banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR) than to cut interest rates, Sheng said.

The central bank lowered the RRR in September for the second time this year to boost liquidity and support economic recovery. Analysts expect another cut by year-end.

The weighted average RRR for financial institutions was around 7.4% after the cut.

China is prudent in cutting interest rates as its monetary policy needs to consider internal and external balance, Sheng said.

“It is expected that the interest rate differential between China and the U.S. will enter a period of stabilisation, so the (yuan) is likely to maintain a mild appreciation trend, but the appreciation is limited.”

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‘Way too early’ to declare victory over inflation, says ECB’s Nagel

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'Way too early' to declare victory over inflation, says ECB's Nagel
© Reuters. Joachim Nagel, President of Germany’s federal reserve Bundesbank addresses the media during the bank’s annual news conference in Frankfurt, Germany March 1, 2023. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

NICOSIA (Reuters) – Euro zone inflation will carry on declining in the months ahead but at a slower pace, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel was quoted as telling Cypriot newspaper Kathimerini on Sunday.

Euro zone inflation eased to 2.4% in November from 2.9% in October, well below expectations for a third straight month and fuelling market speculation that European Central Bank (ECB) rates could come down quicker than the bank now guides.

“We have not yet won the fight against inflation,” said Nagel, who visited Cyprus last week. He described inflation as a ‘stubborn, greedy beast’ and said the next phase of wrestling it down would be more difficult.

“Add in a scenario where an escalation of geopolitical tensions could imply higher inflation and it becomes clear that it would be way too early to declare victory over high inflation rates,” said Nagel, an influential voice on the ECB’s rate setting Governing Council.

“I can’t tell whether interest rates have already reached their peak. On the ECB Governing Council we decide on interest rates on a meeting by meeting basis following our data-dependent approach.”

Nagel added that the outlook for inflation was tempered by a weakening of dampening base effects and the phasing out of measures to cap high energy prices in many European countries. He also pointed to an expected continuation of strong wage growth.

“All in all, I expect inflation to carry on declining, but at a slower pace and with possible bumps along the way,” Nagel said.

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