Midweek News 16Jan

Source: EIA (Jan 2013)
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Central Banks
  • Gold Zurück Nach Deutschland. (DW)
  • Bundesbank To Commence Repatriating Gold From NY Fed. (Zerohedge)
  • China Steps Up Effort To Diversify FX Reserves. (Reuters)
  • Japan's Abe Seeks Bold Leader To Head Central Bank. (Bloomberg)
Geo-Politics
  • US Oil Boom Fuels Security Fears In Middle East. (Platts)
  • US Grants France Logistical Aid In Mali. (RT)
  • Hostages Captured In Algerian Gas Field Facility. (Zerohedge)
Supply/Demand & Markets
  • API: +46k v +2.3mil exp. (Reuters)
  • EIA: -1mil v 2.2mil exp. (EIA)
  • New Era For US Gulf Coast Refining Dynamics. (Platts)
  • Repo Accounting Loophole Used By MFGlobal Targeted By FASB. (Reuters)