Shanghai says lockdown to ease as virus spread mostly ends
BEIJING (AP) — Most of Shanghai has stopped the spread of the coronavirus in the community and fewer...
BEIJING (AP) — Most of Shanghai has stopped the spread of the coronavirus in the community and fewer than 1 million people remain under strict lockdown, authorities said Monday, as the city moves toward reopening and economic data showed the gloomy impact of China's “zero-COVID" policy.
Vice Mayor Zong Ming said 15 out of Shanghai’s 16 districts had eliminated virus transmission among those not already in quarantine.
“The epidemic in our city is under effective control. Prevention measures have achieved incremental success," Zong said at a news briefing.
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Monday as widespread lockdowns in China and weak economic data...
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Monday as widespread lockdowns in China and weak economic data in the country fuelled fears of a global recession, though the market found some support as the European Union stepped closer to an import ban on Russian crude.
Brent crude was down 28 cents, or 0.3%, at $111.27 a barrel at 0934 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slipped 9 cents, or 0.1%, to $110.40 a barrel.
The fall of oil prices "is chiefly due to the weak Chinese economic data, as the lockdown measures are having a direct impact on the world’s second-largest market," said Barbara Lambrecht, energy analyst at Commerzbank.
It is estimated that 46 cities in China are under lockdowns, hitting shopping, factory output, and energy usage.
OK Gov signs bill targeting anti-fossil fuel financial firms
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt makes it law—the state will no longer do business with financial...
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt makes it law—the state will no longer do business with financial firms that discriminate against oil and gas companies.
After legislative approval, House Bill 2034 was sent to the governor who signed the measure last week. Officially known as the “Energy Discrimination Elimination Act,” the new law will require the state treasurer to create a list of financial companies that are boycotting fossil fuel energy companies. HB2034 takes effect Nov. 1.
