{"id":52038,"date":"2025-08-15T10:38:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-movers-chevron-resumes-venezuelan-oil-shipments-inflation-expectations-rise-and-intel-in-focus\/52038\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T10:38:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:38:32","slug":"market-movers-chevron-resumes-venezuelan-oil-shipments-inflation-expectations-rise-and-intel-in-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-movers-chevron-resumes-venezuelan-oil-shipments-inflation-expectations-rise-and-intel-in-focus\/52038\/","title":{"rendered":"Market Movers: Chevron Resumes Venezuelan Oil Shipments, Inflation Expectations Rise, and Intel in Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-movers-chevron-resumes-venezuelan-oil-shipments-inflation-expectations-rise-and-intel-in-focus\/52038\/#Consumer_Sentiment_Dips_Inflation_Expectations_Rise\" >Consumer Sentiment Dips, Inflation Expectations Rise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-movers-chevron-resumes-venezuelan-oil-shipments-inflation-expectations-rise-and-intel-in-focus\/52038\/#Trump_Administration_Eyes_Intel_Stake\" >Trump Administration Eyes Intel Stake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-movers-chevron-resumes-venezuelan-oil-shipments-inflation-expectations-rise-and-intel-in-focus\/52038\/#US_Business_Inventories_Show_Modest_Growth\" >U.S. Business Inventories Show Modest Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-movers-chevron-resumes-venezuelan-oil-shipments-inflation-expectations-rise-and-intel-in-focus\/52038\/#Trump_Discusses_Prisoner_Release_with_Belarus_President\" >Trump Discusses Prisoner Release with Belarus President<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-movers-chevron-resumes-venezuelan-oil-shipments-inflation-expectations-rise-and-intel-in-focus\/52038\/#Call_for_Investigation_into_Standard_Chartered_Bank\" >Call for Investigation into Standard Chartered Bank<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chevron (<a href=\"\/stock\/CVX\">CVX<\/a>)<\/strong> has commenced shipping Venezuelan oil to the U.S. with the first two cargoes departing, following a new license, marking a significant step in the resumption of oil flows.<\/li>\n<li>U.S. consumer sentiment in August fell to <strong>58.6<\/strong>, below expectations, while both 1-year and 5-10-year inflation expectations surged to <strong>4.9%<\/strong> and <strong>3.9%<\/strong> respectively, indicating heightened inflationary concerns among consumers.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a> Administration<\/strong> is reportedly exploring the use of <strong>Chips Act<\/strong> funds to acquire a stake in <strong>Intel (<a href=\"\/stock\/INTC\">INTC<\/a>)<\/strong>, a move that could significantly impact the semiconductor giant.<\/li>\n<li>U.S. business inventories for June saw a <strong>0.2%<\/strong> month-over-month increase, meeting expectations and reflecting a modest expansion in stockpiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chevron_Resumes_Venezuelan_Oil_Shipments\"><\/span>Chevron Resumes Venezuelan Oil Shipments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Chevron (<a href=\"\/stock\/CVX\">CVX<\/a>)<\/strong> has begun sending its first two cargoes of Venezuelan crude oil to the U.S. following the issuance of a new license. Shipping data indicates that the initial shipments have departed, signaling a notable development in the energy market. This move comes after Chevron received authorization from the U.S. Treasury Department to revive oil output and expand operations in Venezuela. The resumption of these oil flows could potentially influence sour crude and high-sulfur residue feedstock prices in the U.S. Gulf Coast.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumer_Sentiment_Dips_Inflation_Expectations_Rise\"><\/span>Consumer Sentiment Dips, Inflation Expectations Rise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>U.S. consumer sentiment for August registered at <strong>58.6<\/strong>, a decline from the previous month&#39;s <strong>61.7<\/strong> and below the estimated <strong>61.9<\/strong>. This drop marks the first decrease in four months, largely attributed to increasing worries about inflation among consumers.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to inflation concerns, both short-term and long-term inflation expectations saw significant increases. One-year inflation expectations rose to <strong>4.9%<\/strong> in August, up from <strong>4.5%<\/strong> in July. Similarly, 5-10-year inflation expectations climbed to <strong>3.9%<\/strong> from <strong>3.4%<\/strong> in the prior month. These rising inflation expectations could prompt the Federal Reserve to consider a more hawkish stance on monetary policy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trump_Administration_Eyes_Intel_Stake\"><\/span>Trump Administration Eyes Intel Stake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a> Administration<\/strong> is reportedly considering utilizing funds from the <strong>U.S. Chips Act<\/strong> to acquire a stake in chipmaker <strong>Intel (<a href=\"\/stock\/INTC\">INTC<\/a>)<\/strong>. This potential move, reported by Bloomberg News, could represent a significant government intervention in the semiconductor industry. The discussions are ongoing, and if realized, such an investment could have substantial implications for Intel and the broader tech sector.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US_Business_Inventories_Show_Modest_Growth\"><\/span>U.S. Business Inventories Show Modest Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>U.S. business inventories for June increased by <strong>0.2%<\/strong> month-over-month, aligning with market expectations. This modest rise follows a <strong>0.0%<\/strong> change in the previous month. The data reflects a slight expansion in the stockpiles held by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trump_Discusses_Prisoner_Release_with_Belarus_President\"><\/span>Trump Discusses Prisoner Release with Belarus President<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>U.S. President Donald Trump announced he had a &quot;wonderful talk&quot; with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko. The primary purpose of the call was to thank Lukashenko for the release of <strong>16 prisoners<\/strong>. Trump also indicated plans to discuss the potential release of an additional <strong>1,300 prisoners<\/strong>. The conversation, described as &quot;very good,&quot; covered various topics, including Russian President Putin&#39;s visit to Alaska.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Call_for_Investigation_into_Standard_Chartered_Bank\"><\/span>Call for Investigation into Standard Chartered Bank<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>House Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik has formally requested Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate <strong>Standard Chartered Bank<\/strong> regarding alleged illicit payments to known terrorists. The request also highlights concerns over New York Attorney General Tish James&#39;s alleged inaction on these payments while approving the bank&#39;s licensure. Stefanik&#39;s letter claims the bank made at least <strong>$9.6 billion<\/strong> in illicit payments and that China has been using the bank to purchase sanctioned Iranian oil.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Chevron (CVX) has commenced shipping Venezuelan oil to the U.S. with the first two cargoes departing, following a 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