Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

According to Trump's statement on May 2, the U.S. has sold 100 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, which are being transported to Texas for processing. Trump announced plans to double the amount within the next month, stating the oil shipments are already underway to Texas

According to a joint poll by The Washington Post, ABC, and Ipsos released on May 1, 61% of Americans view military action against Iran as a mistake. Additionally, about 23% of U.S. respondents reported their financial situation is becoming tighter, up from 17% in February. High oil prices have

On May 1, Bitcoin bounced amid optimism fueled by strong big tech earnings reports. However, short-term pressures remain in the market, with key support and resistance levels being closely watched by traders.

Tether published its Q1 2026 attestation on Friday, posting $1.04 billion in net profit with excess reserves reaching a record $8.23 billion, according to an independent audit by BDO. The stablecoin issuer's total assets stood at $191.7 billion as of March 31, with liabilities of $183.5 billion, pri

According to Odaily, U.S. President Trump said Friday that the American naval blockade of Iranian ports during the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is "like piracy." Describing a recent seizure of a vessel, Trump stated: "We took over that ship, took over the cargo, took over the oil. It's a very lucr

According to OFAC on May 2, the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control warned that payments demanded by Iran from passing vessels for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz—including fiat currency, digital assets, barter transactions, physical goods, or donations to Iranian R

On May 1, the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 reached new highs for the second consecutive day. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.89% to close at 25,114.44 points, while the S&P 500 gained 0.29% to 7,230.12 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.31% to 49,499.27 points. Crude oil prices fell sha

Marex has completed its acquisition of Geneva-based fixed income market maker Valcourt, a deal first announced in October 2025. The transaction adds approximately 700 clients to Marex's platform, including banks, asset managers, and independent wealth managers, with significant concentration in

According to BlockBeats, on May 1, Trump announced he will raise tariffs on EU automobiles and trucks imported to the United States to 25% starting next week, citing the European Union's failure to comply with agreed trade terms. Trump stated that EU-produced vehicles manufactured in U.S.

Ethereum exchange-traded funds posted $184 million in outflows over four consecutive days through April 30, according to market data, as geopolitical uncertainty offset gains in U.S. equities. The outflows extended a losing streak that began earlier in the week, with the largest single-day exit

伊朗向海湾各国通报结束战争立场，油价急挫、比特币及黄金短线拉升、美股再创新高。本文深度拆解地缘风险缓释对各资产类别的传导机制。

According to the UK Royal Navy, on May 1, shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted following military operations by the United States and Israel against Iran. Daily vessel transits have dropped from approximately 130 ships before the conflict to fewer than 10, representing a

Axios 指伊朗經由巴基斯坦調停，對美方修正後和平協議草案正式回應；油市快速走弱，紐約期油近2%跌至103.27美元，Brent約110.23美元。此事恰逢 War Powers Resolution 60日期限到期日，與特朗普稱戰爭已終止的說法形成呼應。後續重點在於伊朗回應內容、議會批准門檻與特朗普立場，若局勢降溫油價回落可能影響通膨預期與美聯儲政策。

According to ChainCatcher, intraday on May 1, Brent crude rose approximately 4% to around $108 per barrel as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) weakened 0.35%. Meanwhile, spot silver surged 4% to $76.67 per ounce, according to Gate's market

Gemini received approval for a Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) license from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday, allowing its Olympus unit to handle settlements and manage risk on its Titan platform, which covers futures, options, and prediction markets. The DCO licen

Bitcoin rose to $77,000 on May 1 after holding its $75,000 support level. However, negative funding rates, unchanged open interest, and cautious trader positioning signal a lack of conviction in the upside move, keeping BTC range-bound.

Exxon 與 Chevron 公布 2026 年 Q1 財報，調整後 EPS 超預期，但 YoY 獲利分別下跌約 45% 與 36%。主因是戰爭致避險時間錯位錄得約 40 億與 29 億美元虧損，實體產量也降約 6%，受荷姆茲海峽運輸與 UAE 退出 OPEC 影響。展望 Q2，避險回補、運輸復甦與中東供給變動將成關鍵。

According to ChainCatcher, Federal Reserve official Hamak said broad inflation pressures currently exist, with energy price increases being a key driver of overall price levels.