Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

MEXC Ventures and Blockworks Research released The Cross Asset Shift, an industry report analyzing Asian crypto users engaging with traditional financial instruments via centralized trading platforms. The study draws on exchange market data and survey responses from MEXC's Asian user base,

China's domestic futures contracts fell sharply in the night session on August 25, with fuel oil and low-sulfur fuel oil (LU) dropping over 5% each. Ethylene glycol (EG), crude oil (SC), and synthetic rubber declined over 3%, while asphalt, methanol, and styrene (EB) fell over 2%. Shanghai zinc and

The Trump administration announced new economic measures yesterday, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiling 'Operation Economic Outcast' targeting Iran through secondary sanctions on its enablers. President Donald Trump separately declared the U.S. would raise Canadian auto tariffs to 50%

According to Jin10 Data and industry sources on August 25, Russia plans to extend its diesel export ban through the end of September due to domestic fuel shortages and continued refinery shutdowns caused by Ukrainian drone strikes. One source indicated that extending the ban through year-end is

The Baltic Dry Index, a key indicator of global shipping costs for dry bulk commodities, rose 1.53% to 2,926 points on August 25.

Crude oil prices steadied Tuesday as traders weighed tougher U.S. sanctions on Iran against a market that has so far avoided another sharp supply-driven rally, even as conflict increasingly threatens global oil production and refining capacity. Brent crude rose 27 cents to approximately $92.44 a

Brent and WTI crude steadied on Aug. 25 as traders weighed tougher U.S. sanctions on Iran against a market that has so far avoided another sharp supply-driven rally. According to Reuters, Brent crude rose $0.27 to $92.44 a barrel early in the session, while WTI gained $0.37 to $85.38, rebounding

According to Huawen Futures research, PVC futures fell nearly 3% on August 25 as upstream supply increased while downstream demand remained weak. The research showed that upstream ethylene carbide production is expected to rise, while downstream PVC manufacturing operations recovered

According to Jin10, Russia is considering suspending floating export taxes on wheat, barley, and corn through the end of 2026 on August 25, as Ukrainian attacks disrupt Black Sea and Sea of Azov shipping. A source close to the Russian government said the measure is being considered as part of

Axi launched a redesigned website and visual identity while keeping its existing logo and red colour scheme. The broker made the update to bring its trading platform, copy trading, and Axi Select capital allocation programme under one presentation. The refreshed international website now gives

According to Arab media, on August 25, Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir visited Iran with a U.S. proposal to lift sanctions in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting attacks by affiliated militias. The news triggered a sharp decline in oil prices, with WTI and Brent crude

According to Jin10, President Trump on August 25 proposed renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, stating the U.S. does not expect significant future business with Ontario. The proposal follows failed U.S.-Canada trade negotiations. Trump has also threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian vehicles,

According to American Farm Bureau Federation research, U.S. Corn Belt farmers face an estimated $31 billion in losses in 2026 and $32 billion in 2027 without government subsidies, marking the most severe agricultural crisis since the 1980s. The spike in production costs has been the primary

According to Sibur, a fire broke out on August 25 at a gas chemical complex project located in Russia's Amur Region, causing casualties. The incident was reported by the company and confirmed by state media.

According to Guru Club, Shimkent oil refinery in Kazakhstan experienced a power outage today (Aug 25), though production operations remained unaffected.

According to Mysteelchina, domestic coking coal prices extended gains on August 25. Linfen medium-sulfur main coal averaged 2,407 yuan per ton, up 261 yuan from August 18, while Lüliang low-sulfur main coal hit 2,575 yuan per ton, up 562 yuan from August 11. Supply remains tight due to strict

President Trump announced on Monday that tariffs on all Canadian automobiles, trucks, auto parts, and steel will increase to 50% effective January 1, 2027. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions with Canada over trade practices. Trump stated that Canada has been "taking advantage" of the

From 09:45 to 10:00 on August 25, 2026 (UTC), BTC/USDT fluctuated between $78,876.9 and $79,781.3, with an Ampl of 1.13% and a Return of -0.70%. After a brief surge, the price quickly pulled back, and volatility intensified significantly. The main driver of this move was the U.S. Treasury’s announcement that it would double its purchases of long-term Treasury bonds. The initial positive impact on risk assets triggered a short squeeze and a short-term rally. However, subsequent market rumors that

Shanghai's municipal government released its 2026–2030 development plan on August 25, which includes expanding trading volumes for copper, aluminum, and other key metals, and accelerating the establishment of futures contracts for emerging metals including lithium, cobalt, and nickel. The plan

According to Gate data, Brent crude (XBRUSD) fell to $89.86 per barrel in the past 24 hours, down 3.5%.