www.thestar.com.my ·
trump spoke with xi about lifting sanctions on chinese companies that buy iranian oil
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AI insight
AI-generatedPotential lifting of US sanctions on Chinese refiners importing Iranian oil would increase Iranian crude supply to global markets, lowering Brent/WTI prices. Chinese independent refiners (teapots) would benefit from cheaper feedstock, improving margins. US sanctions relief is a regulatory channel affecting global oil trade flows. Impact is global but concentrated on China-Iran oil trade.
Signals our AI researcher identified
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- Trump discussed lifting sanctions on Chinese companies buying Iranian oil on May 15, 2019.
- Sanctions previously imposed on Chinese refiners including Hengli Petrochemical.
- Trump to decide in coming days.
- Meeting with Xi Jinping included discussion of Iran nuclear program suspension.
EM oil importers may see 1-2% currency appreciation over 2-4 weeks, but risks remain.
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