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Oil Records Highest 6-Week Gains as KSA Cuts Back on Oil Production

Oil prices increased in value and has recorded its largest two-day gains within the six-week mark as Saudi Arabia prepares to cutback on its oil production way more than what was initially required as stated in the OPEC meeting a few weeks ago. Saudi’s Energy Minister has already stated that the country has already minimized its oil output to only less than 10 million barrels per day which is more than what was previously agreed on between OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers as part of efforts to curb down oil production across the globe.

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Oil Prices Amp Up as the Dollar Weakens

Oil prices edged higher as the dollar weaken and the expectations about Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) en masse with other producers will reduce its output since it's part of the deal in curbing the worldwide overproduction.

According to traders the prices appears to be buoyant due to the sluggish stance of greens which made fuel cost cheaper for countries that utilize foreign currencies

The oil further accumulated support from the issued reduction for crude production which includes major producers in Russia.

OPEC also mentioned that they would cut down the quantity they produced with 1.2 million barrels each day to 32.5 million bpd starting 1st of January. However, there are assumptions that the Austria-based company will not totally execute the declared cutback whereas the agreement of 50 to 80 percent are adequate to support petroleum purchase.

Economic Assessment Shows A Moderate Growth of Japan’s Economy

The Bank of Japan economic assessment shows a positive outlook in its quarterly report on Monday. Three out of nine regions saying giving a moderate economic recovery while other regions stay the same because of higher private consumption and increase in demand from Emerging Asian countries. On the other hand, retails sales increased in November with the tightening of the labor market as wages rises as well.

This the first time after seven quarters passed with BOJ raising its assessment for different regions implying that the country is in its way to recovery at a moderate pace. It is anticipated by the analysts that the central bank will delay its planned stimulus in the next months as the economy moves having an optimistic future for the country.

Chinese Government’s Countermeasure for Decline in Home Prices

Residential property in Guangzhou climbed by 0.7 percent in December according to the report from Bureau of Statistics’ data. It is the only city who opposed the deflation program of residential properties in China.

Twenty local and provincial officials have seeked out counter measures to control loans and restrict second-home buyers to lessen the risk of elevated prices that may lead into dire repercussions. When this countermeasure has been implemented home prices from first and second tier cities steadied implying a positive change for the economy. As for the city of Beijing, he pledged that the prices of new homes will be kept unchanged for this year.

India’s Demonetization Impacts the Economy

India presented consecutive growth for less than 7 percent in the past three-quarters during December 2012 and June 2013 based on the statement from an India economist at Soc Generale, Kunal Kumar Kundu.

SocGen also mentioned the fiscal growth rate of the country for 2017 is 6.6 percent versus the previous result of 7.3 percent. The bank further expects for a 7.2 percent, lesser than the earlier prediction of 7.7 percent, for the fiscal year 2018 which will end on March 2019.
India laid out its demonetization program since November with more than 50 days from now, causing an 86% impact on the currency circulation within the country. The 500 ($7.35) and 1,000 ($14.70) rupees were replaced with 500 and 2,000 rupee notes.

The Jakarta-based investment firm reviewed the research from All India Manufacturers' Organization (AIMO), which showed that there are 35% job losses within the small scale and micro industries and suffered 50% decline in the revenue, 34 days after the demonetization program is set forth. However, in March 2017, the figures will likely drop into 60% in employment while 55% reduction in revenue as stated by AIMO, it’s because these sectors are highly dependent on cash transactions.

Pound Surges, USD Plummets After Trump, May Comments

The sterling pound finally increased in value after a long slump after UK PM Theresa May outlined her plans for the hard Brexit process, therefore clearing up some of the Brexit-related confusions and placating investors. Meanwhile, US president-elect Donald Trump has recently commented on the strength of the dollar, saying that the USD’s current value might be “too strong” for the US economy to handle. This has then prompted USD investors to vacate the dollar and move to riskier assets such as stock markets and has caused the dollar to drop in value.

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Investors Cautious on Turkey’s Lira as Central Bank Meeting Nears

Lira depreciated on Monday as investors became heedful as their currency weakens before the central bank meeting. The country has been greatly affected by the attempted coup and concerns of the Central Bank of Republic of Turkey credibility.


Lira declined by 8 percent this year from double-digit decline since 2015. It closed at 3.7640 against U.S. dollar on Friday and got lower at 3.7682 on Monday despite the strengthening of Turkish currency.

Most of the analysts have forecasted for the CBRT to retain its current interest rates or less rate hike even below expectation during the MPC meeting. For now, the central bank relies on liquidity as indicators to help lift the currency value.

Bundesbank Posts Two Percent Inflation Rate for Germany

Based on the report of Deutsche Bundesbank, inflation is predicted to surge for this month. Earlier in December, the consumer price index rose together with the high energy cost which began 5 years ago. The German inflation marks two percent according to the report of Bundesbank published on Monday. The recent steep increase in the average prices of the oil products caused for the inflation to escalate to two percent for January.

However, the European Central Bank targets with an inflation rate below 2% because it is the most suitable percentage in order for the euro economy to further develop.

On the previous month, the price level of consumer expenditure grew by 1.7% after three and a half years which resulted for high-priced petroleum products. This also made oil companies including the OPEC to imply for production cuts in order to improve the price of the basic material for oil.

On the other hand, analysts predicted for 1.8% inflation in 2021. The German economy continued to improved according to Bundesbank as the country’s industry remained “favorable”. The 2016 GDP expanded to 1.9% after five years and for this year, the bank expects for the same result.