The US EIA recently trimmed its crude oil demand outlook for 2023 by 320,000 barrels per day, with supply also falling by 300,000 bpd. The oil producers’ cartel, OPEC, also revised its oil demand forecast for next year given the mounting economic challenges like high inflation and rising interest rates. In addition, the group warned that global supplies might become more vulnerable in the near future.
West Asia conflict drives 15-20% rise in corporate working-capital demand at banks
Working-capital demand from banks has increased significantly due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Higher raw-material costs and elongated shipping timelines have led to
October 30, 2026