Japan and Korea have dumped billions of dollars defending the yen and won against the soaring...
Japan and Korea have dumped billions of dollars defending the yen and won against the soaring dollar. Japan in September spent up to $19.35 billion to aid the yen in the first market intervention since 1998. The dollar has surged 26% against the currency. Meanwhile, the greenback has gained 21% against the won.
Hong Kong-listed Chinese stocks dropped to their lowest level ...
Hong Kong-listed Chinese stocks dropped to their lowest level ever last week as macro forces continue to batter global equities markets — but China is dealing with its own unique issues as well.
Through September, the Hang Seng Index tumbled 14% to its cheapest value on record, which also made it the worst-performing global stock index of the month.
While rate jitters and currency volatility are battering markets globally this year, China is dealing with unique issues in its property market, as well as navigating punishing COVID-19 lockdown policies. The International Monetary Fund has slashed its growth estimates for China twice this year, and warned of a 2023 recession.
Survey shows dip in sentiment among oil, gas execs
An economic recession is among the key concerns for oil and natural gas executives surveyed by the...
An economic recession is among the key concerns for oil and natural gas executives surveyed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, while high-interest rates, inflation, and supply chain and labor shortages were cited as the biggest challenges. Survey respondents expect US crude prices to end the year at $89 per barrel, down sharply from an earlier projection of $108 per barrel.
Flaring-related methane emissions may be underestimated
New research from the University of Michigan estimates flaring efficiency in Texas and North Dakota oilfields...
New research from the University of Michigan estimates flaring efficiency in Texas and North Dakota oilfields at about 91%, lower than the 98% efficiency assumed by regulators, indicating that methane emissions from flaring may be up to five times greater than thought. In response to the study, American Petroleum Institute Vice President of Upstream Policy Cole said, "Member companies are prioritizing emissions reductions and are taking action."
U.S. oil & gas rig quarterly growth slowest in two years
U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for a third week in a row,...
U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for a third week in a row, but growth in the third quarter slowed due to recession fears and nagging supply shortages.
The total oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose one to 765 in the week to Sept. 30, energy services firm Baker Hughes Co said in its closely followed report on Friday. Baker Hughes said that puts the total rig count up 237, or 45%, over this time last year.
U.S. oil rigs rose two to 604 this week, while gas rigsfell one to 159. For the month, drillers kept the number of rigs unchanged after cutting them in August.
In the third quarter, drillers added rigs for the eighth quarter in a row but the addition of 12 rigs was the smallest increase since September 2020.
