BNP Paribas SA economists say a persistent energy-price shock coupled with eurozone economic resilience makes ECB hikes in September and again in December possible. They expect the ECB to raise rates next week and may upgrade its growth and inflation projections, which would bolster arguments for tighter policy. Rising energy costs and firm activity increase the risk of second‑round effects, though current evidence is limited; policymakers still view inflation risks as tilted to the upside.

沙特阿拉伯將10月銷往美國的阿拉伯輕質原油官方售價定爲較ASCI基準溢價4.60美元/桶。

The UK government expects to approve a large North Sea gas field within weeks, ending years of legal and political disputes and representing Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first major stance on the domestic oil and gas sector. The energy minister is expected to approve the Jackdaw gas project this month; a decision on the Rosebank oil field will follow. Jackdaw, about 150 miles east of Aberdeen, could begin producing gas as early as this winter, though approval is likely to prompt strong opposition from climate scientists and environmental groups.