Core Viewpoint - The U.S. oil industry is facing significant challenges due to the combined effects of trade wars initiated by the Trump administration and a sharp decline in international oil prices, pushing shale oil producers towards a survival crisis [1][2][3]. Group 1: Impact of Trade Policies - Tariffs have increased the cost of drilling operations by $150,000 per well, leading to heightened financial strain on small producers [2]. - Industry consulting firm Wood Mackenzie predicts a 40% year-over-year increase in U.S. oil industry pipe prices by Q4 2025, driven by rising costs from suppliers in China, South Korea, and Brazil [2]. - The trade war is draining vitality from oil equipment hubs, with sales in related businesses, such as Tie Specialties, dropping by 15% year-over-year [2]. Group 2: Oil Price Dynamics - Since January 2025, U.S. crude oil futures have plummeted over 20%, exacerbated by a surge in OPEC supply [1][3]. - The CEO of Patterson-UTI Energy stated that the slogan "drill, baby, drill" is now a joke under current oil prices around $50 [2]. - Diamondback Energy has warned that U.S. onshore oil production is expected to peak and decline this quarter [2]. Group 3: Employment and Economic Concerns - The oil-producing regions, particularly Texas and Oklahoma, are experiencing significant job losses, with $1.8 billion in exploration budgets cut in the Permian Basin [3]. - Standard & Poor's estimates that if oil prices remain below $50, U.S. daily production could drop by 400,000 barrels [3]. - Small independent producers are voicing their concerns to lawmakers, emphasizing the need for stable economic policies and requesting tariff exemptions on oilfield equipment [3]. Group 4: Government Response and Policy Challenges - The U.S. Energy Secretary acknowledged the need for a healthy balance between consumers and producers, stating that $50 oil prices are unsustainable [3]. - The Trump administration's energy policies are facing internal contradictions, as lower oil prices fulfill anti-inflation promises while causing discontent among voters in oil-rich states due to job losses [3][4].

Group 1: Market Overview - The US stock market is experiencing a downturn due to uncertainties surrounding tariffs, with the S&P 500 index down 0.47%, Nasdaq down 0.27%, and Dow Jones down 0.16% over the past week [1] - Investors are closely monitoring the high-level economic talks between China and the US, with recent meetings indicating a continued stance against excessive tariffs from the US [1][2] - The US economy is showing signs of strain, with a contraction in Q1 GDP and a potential technical recession if uncertainties persist [2][3] Group 2: Economic Indicators - The US labor market is cooling, and consumer confidence has dropped to 52.2, with inflation expectations rising from 5.0% to 6.5% for the next year [2] - The Federal Reserve is facing challenges in balancing its dual mandate of full employment and price stability, with concerns that tariffs could lead to rising unemployment and inflation [3] - Upcoming economic data, including April CPI and retail sales, are critical for assessing the risk of stagflation, which could pressure the stock market [4] Group 3: Investment Strategies - Large-cap stocks are viewed as more defensive compared to small-cap stocks in the current economic cycle, with a recommendation to focus on high-quality companies with low debt and stable earnings [7] - There is a significant risk of a further decline in the US stock market, with estimates suggesting a potential drop of nearly 20% due to economic recession concerns [7] - Recent capital flows indicate a shift away from US equities, with $8.9 billion exiting the market while European and Japanese markets saw inflows [6]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve has decided to maintain interest rates for the third consecutive time, indicating a cautious approach to economic conditions despite mixed signals from various economic indicators [1][3][5] - Economic data shows a contradiction, with a rise in unemployment to 4.2% and a slight decline in GDP, yet the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) remains around 50, suggesting stability in the economy [1][3] - Inflation remains a critical factor, with the current inflation rate exceeding 4% and projections indicating it could rise above 6% due to tariffs, leading the Federal Reserve to be more cautious about rate cuts [3][5] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve aims to maintain its policy independence and credibility, especially in light of external pressures from political figures, which could undermine its authority if it were to change its decisions based on such pressures [3][5] - The recent fluctuations in the dollar, including a drop from 108 to 99, have raised concerns about capital flight from the U.S. market to emerging markets, which could impact liquidity in the U.S. [5][6] - The decision not to cut rates could have complex implications for global liquidity and trade dynamics, particularly in the context of ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations [6]

Core Insights - The article discusses significant events in the global market, particularly focusing on the impact of tariffs and trade negotiations between the US and China, as well as the expansion strategies of various companies in international markets [2][26][35]. Group 1: Major Events - Temu is shifting its focus to markets outside the US, particularly in the Middle East and Latin America, to reduce reliance on a single market [4]. - SHEIN and Temu experienced sales declines of 23% and 17% respectively due to increased tariffs, prompting both companies to raise retail prices [5][6]. - TikTok plans to build a €1 billion data center in Finland to enhance data security for its European users [10]. Group 2: Corporate Developments - Alibaba and 24 other US-listed Chinese companies face delisting risks due to alleged ties with the Chinese military [14]. - Jeff Bezos plans to sell up to $4.8 billion worth of Amazon stock over the next year [28]. - DoorDash is acquiring UK-based Deliveroo for £2.9 billion (approximately $3.85 billion) to strengthen its position in the European market [40]. Group 3: Investment and Financing - SAIC's ride-hailing brand, Xiangdao, completed over ¥1.3 billion in Series C financing and is preparing for international expansion [38]. - Uber is investing an additional $100 million in WeRide to expand its autonomous driving services into 15 international cities [39]. - Coinbase is set to acquire Deribit for nearly $2.9 billion to enhance its global derivatives strategy [44].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The second bottoming is nearing completion, and attention should be paid to the rebound. There is still a chance for a trend increase in the second half of the year, such as Brent rebounding above $80 per barrel [6]. - The current gold - oil ratio has soared continuously, and the cumulative decline has fully priced in the recession according to the relationship between crude oil demand in 2024 and global economic fluctuations. There is a short - term oversold risk, and it is not the best short - allocation target, so it is difficult to break the previous low even if it falls. The actual increase in production by OPEC+ still has uncertainties, and the negative impact may be limited [8]. - In the long term, there are several potential positive factors for oil prices, including a significant contraction in Iranian crude oil supply under US sanctions, relatively low absolute inventory levels in major regions, OPEC+ production cuts, and a slowdown in the growth of US shale oil supply. Once the macro - sentiment stabilizes, the probability of a trend rebound is relatively high, which is more likely to occur in the middle or second half of the year [8]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Macro - The long - end US Treasury yield fluctuates significantly, and the gold - oil ratio fluctuates at a high level [14]. - Overseas inflation continues to decline, and the risk of recession increases under the background of the "trade war" [20]. - The RMB exchange rate strengthens slightly, and social financing stabilizes [22]. 2. Supply - OPEC+ core member countries: In May and June 2025, eight OPEC+ countries (Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Algeria, Russia, Oman, Kazakhstan) raised their production quotas for two consecutive months, with a total increase of 822,000 barrels per day (411,000 barrels per day per month), three times the original plan. In April, the total OPEC+ production was 33.8 million barrels per day, lower than the target of 33.99 million barrels per day, but the actual production still exceeded the target by 30,000 barrels per day when considering the compensation mechanism [10]. - Non - OPEC+ countries: The US shale oil production is expected to peak at 9.3 million barrels per day in August 2025 and then decline. The rig count continues to decrease, and the number of DUC wells (drilled but uncompleted wells) increases. Shale oil companies need a WTI price close to $70 per barrel to maintain growth, and the industry is entering a "mature recession period" [10]. - Other countries: The production and export situations of countries such as Venezuela, Kazakhstan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iran, Norway, and South Sudan have different impacts on the oil market. For example, the US sanctions on Iran may lead to a contraction in Iranian oil supply, while Kazakhstan has been over - producing [9][10]. 3. Demand - China: Chinese buyers may increase their demand for June - loaded crude oil if Saudi crude oil remains cheaper than alternatives in the spot market. China has accelerated crude oil reserves in the past three months (February - April 2025), with the strategic reserve capacity increasing by nearly 60 million barrels. Some Chinese companies have also resumed purchasing Russian ESPO mixed crude oil [12]. - America: US demand was strong at the beginning of the year, with daily demand increasing by 1.15 million barrels year - on - year in January mainly due to extremely cold weather. The domestic crude oil consumption in the US is expected to average 20.38 million barrels per day in 2025, 70,000 barrels per day lower than the previous forecast [12]. - Europe: The demand for North Sea crude oil in Europe decreases, and the proportion of Forties east - bound exports (to Asia) rebounds from 0% in the first quarter of 2024 to nearly 50% in January - April 2025 [12]. 4. Inventory - United States: US commercial inventories and Cushing regional inventories start to decline and are significantly lower than the historical average [66]. - Europe: European crude oil inventories rebound, while diesel and gasoline inventories are being depleted [70]. - China: The domestic refined oil profit margin is repaired [72]. 5. Price and Spread - North America: The North American basis rebounds slightly, and the monthly spread rebounds. The SC monthly spread may continue to strengthen, and the net long position rebounds [76][77][79][80].

特朗普宣布对所有贸易伙伴征收10%的"基准关税"，该关税于美国东部时间4月5日凌晨0时01分生效。此外，特 朗普对与美国贸易逆差最大的国家和地区征收不同的、更高的"对等关税"，该关税于美国东部时间4月9日凌晨0 时01分生效。根据美国白宫在社交媒体上发布的税率表，新关税政策覆盖185个国家和地区。在主要贸易逆差国 家和地区中，中国大陆面临34%的新税率。 据环球时报报道，美国选择不多。政府试图获取其他关键矿产所采取的一些策略——这些做法无法营造出那种为 促成国际合作以找到中国供应替代品所需的友好氛围。在这种情形下，美政府的关税措施似乎特别适得其反。眼 下紧迫的问题是，在那之前该如何应对。考虑到当前的情况，对中国挑起贸易战、排除合作与共存的可能性，不 是一个明智之举。单从稀土和磁体这方面来说，就足以促使白宫缓和与中国的敌对关系，并立即开启对话。 这一次，中国通过稀土管制，可以抬高美国车企获取永磁电机的成本，削弱其电动车成本竞争力。据市场调研机 构Benchmark Mineral Intelligence测算，此举可能使美国电动车电池成本增加5-8%。通过管制，还可以倒逼海外 企业将稀土加工环节转移至中国境内， ...

80%这个数字，不像是在谈判，更像是在赌气。5月9日晚，北京时间，特朗普在社交平台上的一句话，把中美之间本就紧张的贸易 氛围再度点燃。对中国商品加征80%的关税？还说是斯科特·贝森特建议的。这话一出来，市场震了一下，人心也跟着抖了抖。可 转过头来看，美国方面却还是在催促中国加大进口美国产品的节奏。这一唱一和，实在让人摸不着头脑。 有人说，这不过是特朗普一贯的"先砸桌子，再要好处"的套路。可问题是，这个桌子他砸了好几年了，关税从10%加到25%，从单 一商品扩到大范围征收，结果呢？美国对华贸易逆差没怎么减少，反倒是美国企业和消费者先喊疼了。美国全国零售联合会的报告 早就指出，加征关税最终是美国人自己买单。这不是谁的观点，是数据摆在那儿的现实。 把时间倒回去看。2018年开始，美国陆续对数千亿美元的中国产品征收关税。一年之后，美国农业出口缩水，制造业陷入不确定， 苹果手机、玩具、自行车的售价都上涨。连沃尔玛都不得不提醒顾客：东西可能要涨价了。而这一轮80%的说法，更像是特朗普为 了选战拉票抛出的"强硬姿态"，是政治算盘在精打细算。 但问题是，对中国挥舞大棒，就能解决美国自身的问题吗？恐怕没那么简单。美国制造回流口 ...

"真的完全不清楚应该怎么做""货币政策根本无从下手""无法判断最终结果会是怎样。"本周，美联储连续第三次决定不降息后，其主席鲍威尔说了这几句 话。是什么，让美国央行一把手都"懵圈"了？我是党报评论员，今天给你解读。 美国政府挥舞关税大棒，如今自食恶果——供应链断裂，物价飙升！有美国记者追问："我们只能看着工人失业吗？"工会领袖的回答就一个词 儿："yeah！"这一幕，也成为美国经济困局的生动写照。 皮球踢到美联储，鲍威尔正面临两难境地：降息怕通胀脱缰，不降又怕经济崩盘。这边美联储按兵不动，那边白宫却频频施压要求降息，指责鲍威尔 是"迟到先生"(Mr.Too Late)和"首席败将"(a Major Loser)。鲍威尔估计也是一肚子气：你瞎征关税，经济出了毛病，让我当背锅侠？ 关税战没有赢家。但有的国家乱成一锅粥，有的国家却能应对有方。前一阵子，在中国义乌的一家工厂里，谈到贸易战，一个工人反问："你以为我们怕 美国吗？"另一些工人称"影响肯定有""最终能扛过去"。这段对话被记录下来，发表在美国《大西洋月刊》上，让很多美国人陷入深思：为什么中国人能 这么有底气？ 我觉得啊，这里边儿的原因至少有两个。 一个是经济 ...

Core Viewpoint - The supply pressure in the residual oil market has decreased in April, but downstream demand remains limited, leading to an overall decline in prices, with a slight narrowing of the decline [1][2][4]. Supply and Demand Analysis - In April, the average price of low-sulfur residual oil was 4260 yuan/ton, down 370 yuan/ton or 7.99% from the beginning of the month, while the average price of medium-sulfur residual oil was 4080 yuan/ton, down 240 yuan/ton or 5.56% [1]. - The average operating load of domestic major refineries in April was 75.35%, a decrease of 3.32 percentage points month-on-month, while the average operating load of Shandong independent refineries was 54.74%, an increase of 0.02 percentage points [6]. - The actual external supply of residual oil in April was around 360,000 tons, a decrease of 27.21% month-on-month, indicating a tightening supply situation [6]. Price Trends - The international oil price showed a trend of continuous decline followed by moderate rebound, with the WTI average price at $62.96/barrel, down $4.98/barrel or 7.33% month-on-month, and the Brent average price at $66.46/barrel, down $5.01/barrel or 7.01% [4]. - The average profit of Shandong independent refineries' coking units in April was 337 yuan/ton, down 101 yuan/ton from the previous month, indicating reduced profitability and lower procurement willingness for residual oil [8]. Future Outlook - For May, residual oil prices are expected to fluctuate within a range, with limited upward momentum due to weak downstream demand and continued weakening of cost support [10][11]. - The forecast for low-sulfur residual oil prices is between 4015-4380 yuan/ton, while medium-sulfur residual oil prices are expected to range from 3850-4200 yuan/ton [12].

【环球时报记者 李萌 环球时报驻德国特约记者 青木】中国欧盟商会8日发布一项调查结果称，多数在 华经营的欧洲企业已感受到或预计将感受到中美贸易冲突带来的"积极影响"。英国《金融时报》分析 称，原因是中国对美国加征关税的反制措施使该国进口商品在中国市场失去竞争力。虽然欧洲企业受到 中美贸易冲突带来的整体经济影响，但也可能从美国企业手中夺取市场份额。 根据《金融时报》报道和中国欧盟商会发布的报告，上述调查于4月17日至27日展开，收到162家机械、 汽车及汽车零部件、医疗器械等领域企业的回复。调查旨在了解外企在关税战背景下的感受。超过半数 企业担忧2025年的营业环境将会变得困难，不过，与2018年该商会针对第一次中美贸易战进行的调查结 果类似，许多商会成员已能缓解关税带来的直接影响，这凸显了他们的务实精神和适应能力，其中"立 足中国，服务中国"的经营理念是关键因素。 值得注意的是，有19%的受访企业表示，由于贸易冲突，它们从在华经营的中外客户那里获得了更多业 务。36%的受访者表示尚未感受到积极影响，但预计机遇会来。 "我们听到的消息是，许多欧洲公司正在与美国公司竞争，尤其是与来自美国的进口产品竞争。"中国欧 ...