Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

According to U.S. President Donald Trump on August 25, the U.S. Navy has removed and/or detonated all mines in international waters of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that Iran has been notified that any vessel or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically

According to a statement, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) subsidiary Adnoc Shipping ordered two new liquefied natural gas carriers for $444 million, with delivery scheduled for 2029. The company said it has cumulatively invested $2.7 billion in unbuilt vessels so far this year as part of

According to Gate, WTI crude oil fell 2.99% to $83.16 per barrel today, while Brent crude oil declined 2.69% to $89.93 per barrel.

US Treasury bond prices rose on the 25th as oil prices plunged on prospects of de-escalating US-Iran tensions. As of 7:46 AM Eastern Time, the 10-year Treasury yield fell 3.70 basis points to 4.6660% in New York bond markets, according to Yonhap Infomax overseas interest rate data. The rally

According to Al Arabiya and The New York Times, the U.S. Treasury price rose on August 25 as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran showed signs of easing, triggering a sharp decline in crude oil prices. The 10-year Treasury yield fell 3.70 basis points to 4.6660% as of 7:46 AM

The US State Department is preparing to redeploy diplomats to Middle East embassies that were evacuated during conflict with Iran, according to a State Department document cited by the New York Times on the 25th (local time). The move suggests the US does not anticipate a resumption of military conf

According to Guru Club, fuel oil continuous main contract futures fell 6% intraday on August 25, trading at 3,698 yuan.

According to Guru Club, ethylene glycol continuous contract fell 5% intraday on August 25, trading at 5,222 yuan.

Low sulfur fuel oil (LU) main contract futures fell 6.00% during intraday trading on August 25, 2026, closing at 4,793.00 yuan per ton.

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