Vienna, Austria, 13 May 2022–OPEC Secretary General, HE Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, was received by the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, HE Nicolas Maduro Moros, at the Miraflores Palace, Caracas. They held a working meeting to discuss ongoing developments in the oil market.
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Barkindo bestowed with Venezuela’s Highest Civilian Honour
The highlights of an otherwise quiet day are ECB President Mario Draghi’s speech and speculations over an early election in Italy. For the first issue, Draghi’s speech before the European parliament was focused on two issues: US’ neo-protectionist stance and Eurozone’s economic outlook. President acknowledged the “solid” economic recovery, but reiterated the commitment to provide ultra accommodative monetary measures.
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Euro Fell as ECB Hinted to Maintain Easing. Political Italy in Italy Soars