Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

From 16:45 to 17:00 (UTC) on October 12, 2026, BTC quickly pulled back, with a Return % of -0.37%. Its price fell from 82,803.7 USDT to 82,482.5 USDT, while the price range was 0.39%. Overall volatility was limited, but short-term selling pressure was evident. This pullback occurred during a broader correction in which BTC retreated from its 24-hour high of $83,038 to around $82,631, with market sentiment cooling somewhat from earlier levels. The main drivers of this move were escalating geopoli

From 16:45 to 17:00 on October 12, 2026 (UTC), ETH pulled back slightly over 15 min, with a Return % of -0.59%, a price range of 2511.7–2528.58 USDT, and an Ampl of 0.67%. ETH fell approximately 1.31% over the past 24 hours, retreating from a high of 2579 to around 2514. Selling pressure remained persistent but the decline was limited, while market attention rose significantly and volatility intensified. The main drivers of this pullback were escalating geopolitical conflict risks combined with

According to BlockBeats, Bitcoin surged to $84,254 on October 13 before retreating, declining over 2% amid escalating Middle East tensions. Brent crude climbed to $107.25 per barrel, the highest since September 16, while WTI crude broke through $94 per barrel, driven by concerns over energy supply d

According to Stocktwits, U.S. equities traded mixed on Monday, Oct 12, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining more than 200 points while the Nasdaq Composite declined as chip stocks tumbled. Salesforce (CRM) surged after Bank of America upgraded it to 'Buy' from 'Underperform' and raised its

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to 56 (neutral) on Monday from 67 a week earlier, signaling a sharp shift in market sentiment. Bitcoin dropped approximately 6% to $81,749.83 from a peak of $86,978 early last week, as macroeconomic headwinds including rising oil prices above $101 and a 30-year T

TotalEnergies will reduce diesel prices at French fuel stations from November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, drawing on strategic fuel reserves. Station diesel will fall approximately €0.10 per liter, while non-road diesel for agriculture and construction machinery will drop about €0.20 per liter.

According to Total Energies, the energy company is releasing strategic diesel reserves to provide price cuts to French consumers from November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027. Heating oil discounts reach €200 per cubic meter, while diesel at fuel stations will be reduced by approximately €0.10 per

According to the U.S. Minerals Management Administration (MMA), the Gulf of Mexico region has suspended approximately 531 million cubic feet per day of natural gas production, accounting for about 25% of current

Major US chip stocks fell on October 12 as investors reacted to reported advances by Chinese memory maker CXMT, which announced plans to launch a new server memory product by the end of 2026 (2:15 AM IST, October 13). Nvidia shares declined 2% to an intraday low of $224.90, while Broadcom, AMD,

According to the British Maritime Trade Organization, a tanker exiting the Hormuz Strait came under shell fire on October 12.

President Trump's approval rating fell to 34% as U.S. gas prices jumped 41% ahead of November 3 midterms, according to a Financial Times survey conducted October 2-4. The Focaldata poll of 2,275 registered voters found 59% disapprove of Trump's overall performance, with inflation and affordability e

ICE sugar futures rose 2.5% intraday on October 12, reaching 20.76 cents per pound.

According to BlockBeats, Brent crude surged over 2.4% on October 12, hitting $107.25 per barrel intraday as geopolitical risks escalated. Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and vessel incidents near the Hormuz Strait heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions. Technical a

On Monday (October 12), ICE UK natural gas futures rose 3.15% to 208.950 pence per thermal unit, approaching the September 14 high of 213.950 pence. TTF Dutch natural gas futures, the benchmark for European gas, climbed 4.92% to 84.181 euros per megawatt-hour, also nearing the September 14

Fitch Ratings expects a sustainable agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in the first quarter of 2027. Walter Bloomberg reported the forecast on October 12, noting Fitch's base-case scenario anticipates 'a sustainable agreement in some form' to be reached during that timeframe. The Strait of Hor

According to Codelco's statement, an avalanche struck the El Teniente copper mine on Sunday (October 11), killing two contract workers who were conducting inspections in the open pit area. The workers were initially reported missing and confirmed dead when discovered. The mine's open pit section

South Korea plans to launch its Global Verified Carbon Market (GVCM) in 2027, following a finalized implementation plan announced by Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hyung-il on October 12. The framework will enable trading of carbon credits from overseas greenhouse gas reduction projects through the Korea

According to Bitcoin Magazine, Willem Middelkoop, founder of the Commodity Discovery Fund and author of "The Big Reset," stated that central banks are purchasing gold at record pace but avoid holding bitcoin because they prefer assets they can control, whereas bitcoin's price, supply, and market

According to Green Pool Commodity Specialists, sugar futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 3.2% on Monday, rebounding ahead of expectations that the strong El Nino phenomenon will tighten supplies from major sugar-producing nations. Record rainfall in Brazil's central-southern region is e

On October 12 at close, China's commodity futures contracts showed mixed performance. Low-sulfur fuel oil (LU) led gainers with a rise exceeding 6%, followed by fuel oil up over 4%. Propylene, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), polypropylene, plastic, and pure benzene each rose over 1%. Methanol fell ov