油价微跌，欧美迎来双旦假期，资金无心恋战平淡收盘

Core Viewpoint - Oil prices experienced slight declines as the market reacted to geopolitical tensions and holiday periods, with Venezuela's new "anti-piracy law" and the ongoing U.S. sanctions impacting the oil market dynamics [3][4] Market Dynamics - WTI crude oil futures closed at $58.35 per barrel, down by $0.03, a decrease of 0.05%. Brent crude oil futures settled at $62.24, down by $0.14, a decline of 0.22%. INE crude oil futures fell by 0.02%, closing at 442.5 yuan [5][16] - The U.S. dollar index increased by 0.05% to 97.95, while the Hong Kong dollar against the yuan decreased by 0.18% to 6.9708 [16] Recent Developments - China's imports of Russian crude oil surged in December, reaching levels not seen since October 2024, primarily driven by demand for Russian West Siberian crude. The import rate may exceed 500,000 barrels per day, marking the highest level since August 2023 [6][17] - The EU's energy procurement commitment from the U.S. has fallen short, with imports from September to December totaling $29.6 billion, a 7% decrease compared to the previous four months. This indicates that political commitments do not significantly alter market-driven energy trade dynamics [7][18] - A backlog of West African crude oil shipments suggests a global oversupply in the first quarter, with sellers struggling to sell planned shipments due to competition from cheaper alternatives [8][19]