Oil falls more than 3% in mixed Asia-Pacific session; data shows contraction in China manufacturing activity

MORNING SQUAWK APAC Thursday, 31 March 2022 Oil falls more than 3% in mixed Asia-Pacific session; data shows contraction in China manufacturing activity The Biden administration is considering releasing 1 million barrels of oil per day from the strategic petroleum reserve for about six months, a source told NBC News. » Read more Putin might be seen as a 'mad dictator' — but he has built powerful barriers to prevent a coup Strategists are asking whether Russia's invasion of Ukraine could backfire spectacularly on Putin, leaving him vulnerable to an uprising or a coup. » Read more Will Smith refused to leave Oscars, faces disciplinary action for slapping Chris Rock Will Smith was asked to leave the 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony Sunday after slapping presenter Chris Rock, but refused. » Read more U.S. sends 100 killer drones called Switchblades to Ukraine The American-made guided missiles are part of a new military arms package for Ukraine. » Read more China's rich are moving their money to Singapore. Beijing's crackdown is one of the reasons More and more wealthy Chinese are worried about keeping their money on the mainland and see Singapore as a safe haven. » Read more Today's Guest Highlights on CNBC All times in SIN/HK 10:30 Ken Cheung Chief Asian FX Strategist / Mizuho Bank Asia foreign exchange 10:45 Stanley Szeto Executive Chairman / Lever Style Earnings + supply chain inflation 11:00 Simon Baptist Global Chief Economist / Economist Intelligence Unit Asian macro 11:30 Chris Richter Deputy Head of Japan Research / CLSA Toyota + Honda 11:40 Zerlina Zeng Senior Credit Analyst / CreditSights China residential property sector outlook 12:00 César Pérez Ruiz Head of Investment & CIO / Pictet Wealth Management Global markets 12:30 Edward Bell Senior Director of Market Economics / Emirates NBD OPEC+ 12:40 Carlos Casanova Senior Economist, Asia / UBP China economy/Shanghai lockdown Send to a friend  |  Advertise  |  More newsletters  |  Digital Products  |  Unsubscribe © CNBC Inc. All Rights Reserved. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632