CITIC Securities' research released on May 20th shows that as the US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, global crude oil inventories have fallen to historic lows. US refined product prices have reached multi-year highs, while many energy-importing regions in Asia may face supply shortages. The market is hopeful that previous excess inventories, exemptions from sanctions on Russian oil, and strategic petroleum reserve releases by multiple countries will help buffer the pressure.

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BornForGood3913
· 05-21 00:09
According to Jin10, citing Federal Reserve communications, as of May 21, U.S. central bank officials have largely stopped discussing rate cuts and have begun to seriously consider the possibility of rate hikes. Nick Timiraos, known as the Fed’s mouthpiece, pointed out this shift in policy focus. The minutes from the April Federal Open Market Committee meeting show that most participants emphasized: if inflation continues to remain above the 2% target, further tightening of policy may be necessary.
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