REFINING: Russia's Kuibyshev Refinery Totally Halted

Mar-28 10:26

Russia's Kuibyshev refinery, near the city of Samara has halted all production following a Ukrainian drone attack last week according to two Reuters sources.

  • According to Reuters calculations, around 14% of Russia's refining capacity has been shut down by drone attacks, including Kuibyshev.
  • Kuibyshev is responsible for 1.34% of Russia’s total processing.
  • Three sources told Reuters on Wednesday operations had resumed at one unit at the Ryazan oil plant, now operating at 60% capacity.

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CHINA STOCKS: Most Benchmarks Firm, HSCEI Reverses Early '24 Losses

Feb-27 10:24

Most benchmarks firmed on Tuesday, with the CSI 300 +1.2% and the Hang Seng +0.5% at the close.

  • The HSCEI has reversed its early ’24 losses.
  • Discussions remain centred on the need for deeper policy and equity market-specific support, with focus on the upcoming Two Sessions meeting in Beijing.
  • We highlight that the recent change in personnel at the top of the CSRC has altered perceptions and suggests that policymakers are serious about supporting the equity market.
  • Offshore flows were supportive, with mainland seeing CNY12.2bn of net inflows via the HK-China Stock Connect scheme.
  • Profits/guidance from the automaker sector promoted some outperformance for related names.
  • AI-linked names surged on the back of a regulatory push for quicker development and more competitive companies in the sector.
  • Samsonite rallied on the back of source reports suggesting a takeover of the company could be coming.

MNI EXCLUSIVE: Market Measures Of r* Steadier In Pandemic-ECB Economists

Feb-27 10:20

MNI talks to ECB economists about measures of the neutral real rate of interest -- on MNI Policy MainWire now, for more details please contact sales@marketnews.com.

AUSTRIA AUCTION RESULTS: 5-Month ATB / 3-Month Green ATB

Feb-27 10:18



Type 5-month ATB 3-month Green ATB
Maturity Jul 25, 2024 May 23, 2024
Allotted E810mln E1.464bln
Previous E751mln E1.485bln
Amount E1bln E1.75bln
Target E1.0bln E1.75bln
Previous E1bln E1.75bln
Avg yield 3.790% 3.820%
Previous 3.720% 3.745%
Bid-to-cover 2.21x 2.11x
Previous 3.33x 2.12x
Bid-to-offer 1.79x 1.76x
Previous 2.5x 1.80x
Previous date Jan 23, 2024 Nov 28, 2023