Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

According to Jin Lian Create, as of October 14, China's domestic gasoline and diesel prices are projected to decline 190 yuan/ton with a reference crude price of 97.59 US dollars per barrel and a change rate of -4.08%. The next pricing window opens on October 15 at 24:00. Major refineries across

SC crude oil futures main contract rose over 2% intraday today, trading at 768.40 yuan per barrel.

BNY and Citadel Securities completed a triparty repurchase agreement transaction using tokenized US Treasuries, as announced and reported by CoinDesk on October 13. The transaction was designed to test whether blockchain technology could improve efficiency in Treasury settlement and funding

According to market data from October 14, 2026, Bitcoin continued its rebound and was trading at $83,410. September Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is scheduled for release on October 15; economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect headline CPI to rise 0.6% month over month and 3.6% year over year. RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas said, “September CPI is indeed facing substantial upside risk.” September CPI Expectations: 3.6% Headline YoY, 2.5% Core YoY According to economists surveyed by Dow Jones

China's domestic futures markets opened mixed on October 14. Tin futures fell over 3%, while silver declined more than 2%; platinum, soda ash, natural rubber, short fibers, zinc, and palladium fell over 1%. On the upside, fuel oil and pure benzene rose over 3%, ethylene glycol and styrene climbed ne

Yahoo Finance reported on October 14 that supply chain disruptions in AI chips and memory semiconductors—rather than overvaluation concerns—could trigger an AI bubble collapse. The warning stems from the risk that technology companies may fail to secure necessary components to meet elevated profit f

According to Yonhap Infomax, on October 14, WTI crude oil futures for November delivery rose 0.58% to $94.69 per barrel as military tensions in the Middle East intensified concerns over crude supply disruptions. Escalating clashes between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi militants, supported by

According to Jin10 Futures, on October 14, escalating tensions between Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia pushed crude oil higher, supporting ethylene glycol with modest rebound potential. The East China ethylene glycol market is

According to JPMorgan Chase research on October 14, the bank raised its Brent crude spot price forecasts by $5 per barrel. It now predicts $105 per barrel for Q4 2026 and $100 per barrel for Q1 2027. Analyst Martijn Rats cited declining onshore crude inventories at multi-year lows, increased

According to media analysis reported by Jin10 Data on October 14, India's central bank has intensified measures to defend the rupee, shifting into crisis management mode. In August, the central bank mobilized Indian banks to raise approximately $13.3 billion from overseas Indian nationals. When

According to reports, Malaysia's Derivatives Exchange crude palm oil futures are likely to open lower on Wednesday morning, tracking declines in external markets. Brent crude futures fell on Tuesday amid expectations of increased diesel supply from Moscow following a potential U.S.-Russia

South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Lee Hyung-il on October 14 announced the government will pursue dual objectives of economic growth and public welfare through service industry development. Lee stated the government requests parliamentary cooperation for the enactment of the

OPEC revised down its 2026 global oil demand growth forecast to 180,000 barrels per day on Tuesday, compared to its previous estimate of 380,000 barrels per day. Meanwhile, the organization raised its 2027 oil demand growth prediction to 2.55 million barrels per day from 2.36 million barrels per day

According to Saudi Arabia's Energy Ministry on October 14, an administrative building at Saudi Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran, Eastern Province, was struck and caught limited fire, with no casualties reported so far. A Saudi-led coalition said ballistic missiles targeting the region were

According to Guru Club, on October 14, Morgan Stanley raised its fourth-quarter Brent crude oil price forecast by $5 per barrel to $105.

According to the USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report, as of the week ending October 11, 2026, U.S. soybean harvest rate reached 46%, exceeding market expectations of 44%. Meanwhile, U.S. corn harvest rate came in at 33%, below the expected 38%, signaling a slower pace than

According to OPEC's monthly report, the organization raised its global oil demand growth forecast for 2027 on Tuesday, citing the need to rebuild reserves following consumption related to Iran conflicts.

According to Vortexa, Iran's seaborne crude exports have fallen to zero since mid-September and remain halted as of October 5, following U.S. maritime blockade. In early September, Iran's average daily export stood at 230,000 barrels. Iranian floating storage has declined to 83 million barrels,

According to Jin10 Data and Iranian Navy statement, on October 13, the Iranian Navy detected a "non-compliant" oil tanker that caught fire while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel had disabled its tracking system and attempted to pass through a restricted zone east of the strait. The Irani

According to Jin10, KKR views the global bond market selloff as an opportunity to lock in yields comparable to Asian junk bonds while managing credit risk. KKR Asia head of liquid credit Dengzhao Pan said the firm sees this as "a chance to upgrade portfolio quality, not a reason to wait, offering in