The statement shows that the Libyan National Oil Corporation has signed a production-sharing agreement with Chevron as part of a bidding round.

According to reports, the US and Venezuela are in deep negotiations over oil field shares, and the US may directly gain access to Venezuelan oil resources.

Hot Topic Recap: U.S.-Venezuela Negotiations Reportedly Near Breakthrough Agreement, U.S. to Gain Share of Venezuelan Oil

Today, the central parity rate of USD to CNY is reported at 6.7811, down by 29.00 points from the previous trading day's 6.7840; USD/CNY onshore last closed at 6.7249 yuan, and USD/CNY offshore last closed at 6.7189 yuan.

Spot platinum has just surpassed the $1,840.00/oz mark, last quoted at $1,839.97/oz, down 0.38% for the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract is now at $1,847.9/oz, down 0.32% for the day.