OPEC says world oil demand to reach ‚comparable pre-pandemic levels‘ in 2022 0 (0)

OPEC comments in its latest monthly report
If anything, the headline is what stands out and that just means that they will be pushing ahead with easing output cuts in the months ahead. That also reaffirms the more bullish outlook in the oil market going into next year.

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BOE’s Saunders: BOE not doing average inflation targeting, unlike the Fed 0 (0)

Further remarks by Saunders
The final remark was when he was questioned on whether stopping QE early would damaged the central bank’s credibility. I guess this pretty much reveals which side of the camp he is on, but we’ll have to see how many others adopt a similar position.

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US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 9 July +16.0% vs -1.8% prior 0 (0)

Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 9 July 2021
–  -1.8%
– Market index 727.5 vs 627.0 prior
– Purchase index 273.3 vs 252.4 prior
That is a big jump in mortgage activity as the spike comes amid a surge in both purchases and refinancing, rising by 8.3% and 20.4% respectively in the past

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