Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

According to Guru Club and Citi, on October 13, Australian natural gas companies have upside potential driven by an "active" commodity price environment in the third quarter.

According to Jin10 Futures, on October 13, PX 11-month forward futures rose 95 USD/ton yesterday amid tightening supply conditions. Oil market supply risks are escalating with upstream feedstock availability under pressure, providing cost support that drove today's market toward stronger

Yang Ki-wook, Director of the Industrial Resources Security Office at South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, along with officials Kim Min-seop and Na Hyeon-bin, traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the 12th to attend the International Energy Forum (IEF) ministerial meeting and World

West Texas Intermediate traded near $93 a barrel on October 12, while Brent crude settled below $107 the previous day, according to Bloomberg. WTI climbed more than 6% over the past three sessions amid military tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty over a possible energy ceasefire between

According to Jin10, Japan's wholesale prices rose 6.8% year-on-year in September, released on Tuesday, as companies passed fuel and chemical costs to consumers. The corporate goods price index climbed 7.1%, slightly below the 7.6% forecast and down from August's 7.1%. The Bank of Japan reported

According to Jin10 Futures, South China's liquefied petroleum gas market led regional gains yesterday (October 13), supported by tight supply, elevated costs, and overnight international oil price strength. Despite sluggish purchasing activity constrained by demand, market sentiment remained firm.

According to Zhongcai Futures research published on October 13, Houthi forces launched fresh strikes on Saudi Arabian airports and air force bases, while Iranian forces escalated attacks on vessels in the Persian Gulf. At least 10 super tankers withdrew from Fujairah, potentially disrupting ship-to-

According to Uanalyze, on October 12, the Nasdaq fell 0.44% to 27,245.90 points amid oil price surge and rate hike concerns. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 2.7% to a three-week low. Crude oil futures jumped nearly $2 per barrel after Saudi Arabia's Riyadh International Airport was

Japan's Economy Minister Akira Akasaka switched to virtual participation in the International Energy Forum (IEF) conference on October 12 following attacks on Riyadh.

According to data from Japan's Bank, the nation's Corporate Goods Price Index (JIP) fell to 6.8% year-over-year in September, down from 7.6% in August and below the expected 7.6%, marking a 0.8 percentage point monthly

The USD-KRW 1-month non-deliverable forward (NDF) declined slightly in overnight trading on the 13th, closing at 1,333.60 won (MID) according to overseas brokers. Accounting for the latest 1-month swap point of -0.95 won, the rate fell 0.55 won compared to the Seoul market close of 1,335.10 won. The

According to overseas brokers, the USD-KRW 1-month NDF fell 0.55 won to 1,333.60 won overnight on October 13, with a bid of 1,333.40 won and ask of 1,333.80 won. The decline came as the U.S. dollar index surged past 102.6, reaching its highest level since April 2025, while Brent crude

According to Guru Club, lithium carbonate futures 2701 contract fell 11.79% to close at 104,680 yuan per ton on October 12, breaking below the 110,000 yuan/ton level and marking the year's lowest point. The contract has declined nearly 50% from its mid-May peak above 200,000 yuan/ton. Spot market

According to Jin10, Adnoc's logistics subsidiary is in talks to acquire a significant stake in HEA Energy, valuing the Middle Eastern offshore energy services company at up to $3 billion. The deal, if completed, would strengthen the United Arab Emirates' position in offshore oil and gas services, co

According to data monitored by ZhiTong Finance, China's hog industry continued capacity rationalization in September. Leading pig producers reduced breeding sow herds, with September inventories declining 0.52% to 0.86% month-over-month at major tracking platforms. Combined with prior months, full-y

On Monday, October 12, the S&P 500 ended 0.1% lower at 7,807.24 and the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.7% to 30,664.70, weighed down by semiconductor weakness as investors prepared for earnings season. The Dow Jones added 0.4% to 51,850.55, buoyed by Salesforce's 2% gain after a double upgrade from Bank of

From 22:45 to 23:00 on October 12, 2026 (UTC), BTC plunged 0.54% within 15 minutes, trading in the 82,100.0–82,613.7 USDT range, with an amplitude of 0.62%. The 24-hour return was -1.13%, with the offer at approximately $82,766. Overall volatility was limited, with an intraday high-low spread of approximately $2,034, indicating narrow-range consolidation rather than a trend-driven anomaly, while market sentiment was strongly cautious. The main driver of this move was the diversion of risk-averse

In US Stock Market News today, the three major U.S. stock indices closed with mixed results as energy and consumer staples benefited from Middle East geopolitical tensions while semiconductor stocks declined. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq weakened, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the

According to Smart Finance, on October 9, Baosteel Group and China Northern Rare Earth announced the 2026 fourth-quarter rare earth concentrate transfer pricing at 38,769 yuan per ton (dry basis, REO=50%), rising 0.53%