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2026-09-19 Saturday

2026-09-22

02:08:08

Total number of natural gas drilling rigs in the United States as of September 18 (in meters)

Previous : 132 Forecast : -

Published Value 134

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02:08:08

Total number of drilling rigs in the United States for the week ending September 18 (in meters)

Previous : 591 Forecast : -

Published Value 595

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02:08:07

Total number of oil rigs in the United States for the week ending September 18 (in meters)

Previous : 450 Forecast : -

Published Value 452

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02:08:06

Total number of mixed drilling rigs in the United States as of September 18 (wells)

Previous : 9 Forecast : -

Published Value 9

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02:08:06

Total number of drilling rigs in North America for the week ending September 18 (in meters)

Previous : 798 Forecast : -

Published Value 792

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02:08:05

Total number of drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico for the week ending September 18 (in North America)

Previous : 6 Forecast : -

Published Value 5

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02:08:05

Total number of drilling rigs in Canada for the week ending September 18 (in meters)

Previous : 207 Forecast : -

Published Value 197

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00:31:57

[Large Shipments of Copper Arrive in the US, Causing Severe Congestion at New Orleans Port] The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier "Nord Norfolk" is crossing the Atlantic to New Orleans, carrying approximately $500 million worth of African copper. This is the highest-value single shipment of commodities ever recorded by data analytics firm Kpler. According to sources, the Port of New Orleans is a crucial global metals transshipment hub and a core hub for COMEX copper warehouses on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Currently, the port's storage capacity is nearing saturation. It is understood that approximately 100,000 tons of copper from Africa and South America will arrive at the port in September and October. Strong US copper import demand is a key driver behind record-high copper prices. Since Trump first formally proposed tariffs on copper last February, the global benchmark copper price on the London Metal Exchange has risen by about 50%. However, in recent weeks, market doubts have increased regarding whether Trump will actually implement the tariff policy, leading to a narrowing of the price difference between US and international copper prices. Relevant indicators show that the current arbitrage spread is $169 per ton, while the peak this year reached $789 per ton. With a significant increase in US warehousing demand, warehousing companies are applying to COMEX for additional storage capacity. The exchange stated that since the beginning of 2025, 20 new warehouses have been added, increasing copper storage capacity by nearly 725,000 short tons, a figure roughly equivalent to 39% of the annual US refined copper consumption.

2026-09-18 Friday

23:34:15

[Russia Expands List of EU Personnel Banned from Entering Russia] The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on July 18th, saying that in response to the EU's approval of the 21st round of sanctions against Russia, Russia has significantly expanded the list of EU personnel banned from entering Russia. The statement said that on July 23rd, the EU approved the 21st round of sanctions aimed at harming Russian interests. In response, Russia, in accordance with its domestic laws, has significantly expanded the list of EU personnel banned from entering Russia, including those involved in deciding to provide military aid to Ukraine; those engaged in activities aimed at undermining the territorial integrity of the Russian Federation; and those responsible for implementing anti-Russian sanctions, damaging relations between Russia and third countries, or obstructing Russian maritime navigation. The statement also said that Russia has imposed entry restrictions on individuals in European countries holding anti-Russian positions, as well as EU member states' parliamentarians and members of the European Parliament who voted in support of anti-Russian resolutions and legislation. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on social media on July 23rd that EU member states had reached a political agreement that day on the 21st round of sanctions against Russia. The new round of sanctions will add 32 Russian banks to the trading ban list, while also sanctioning related cryptocurrency companies and oil trading platforms. The EU also stated that it will suspend its dynamic price control mechanism for Russian oil for one year to prevent Russia from profiting from sharp fluctuations in international oil prices. (Xinhua)

23:33:52

[Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Bowman: Final Revisions to Stress Tests Expected in Coming Weeks] Wall Street lenders are one step closer to applying more lenient capital requirements to the Federal Reserve's stress tests, with large banks expected to benefit further as U.S. regulators continue to ease capital rules. Speaking in prepared remarks for an event in London on Friday, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said that final revisions to the Fed's stress tests would likely address concerns about risk sensitivity and what risks the tests cover. "These revisions will increase transparency and public accountability, enhance the reliability and accuracy of the models, and reduce volatility in capital requirements resulting from annual stress test results," Bowman said. She also indicated that the Fed expects to consider final revisions to the stress test framework "in the coming weeks." The Fed's revisions are likely to incorporate much of what was previously proposed, but Bowman said she would consider feedback from the banking industry on the stress test proposal before voting on the final rules. Specifically, she cited a request from the banking industry to "set a specific date to lock in corporate balance sheets before the proposed scenarios are published," addressing concerns about risk sensitivity. Another requirement is to incorporate two global market shock scenarios based on the same date to improve risk coverage. Bowman also anticipates that by the end of the year, a related set of capital rules will be finalized, including a plan to reduce the additional capital requirements for the largest U.S. banks, as well as adjustments to risk-based capital requirements for large and small banks.

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0.000

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0.0002

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0.0005

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