Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

The three major US stock indices closed higher on local time 5th despite rising long-term Treasury yields, driven by strong buying in artificial intelligence-related stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.18% to 51,267.90, the S&P 500 gained 0.66% to 7,773.95, and the Nasdaq Composite

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil for November delivery fell $1.68 (1.84%) to close at $89.43 per barrel on October 5 (US Eastern time) on the New York Mercantile Exchange, while Brent crude for December delivery dropped $1.93 (1.89%) to $100.32. The decline marked the second consecutive day o

Korean Air and South Korean low-cost carriers (LCCs) are projected to report diverging Q3 operating results, driven by the presence or absence of cargo operations amid sustained high oil prices. According to Q3 estimates compiled by FnGuide, Korean Air's operating profit is expected to reach 305.3 b

On Monday, October 5, spot gold rose 0.03% to $4,142.46 per ounce, displaying an M-shaped intraday pattern with a high of $4,170.41 and low of $4,123.44. Spot silver climbed 1.18% to $61.0753 per ounce, while COMEX copper futures gained 1.36% to $6.6380 per pound. State Street Metals & Mining ETF a

On Monday, October 5, Emerging Markets ETF led major U.S. asset classes with a gain of 1.57%, followed by agricultural commodity fund up 0.89% and Nasdaq-100 ETF up 0.88%. S&P 500 ETF and Russell 2000 Index ETF rose up to 0.67%, while U.S. crude oil ETF fell 2.61% and 20+ year U.S. Treasury bond ETF

According to a Houthi military statement reported by Jin10 on October 6, the Yemen-based Houthi armed group conducted three military operations in Saudi Arabia overnight. The first operation targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, disrupting navigation traffic at the facility. The

US stocks rallied on October 5 (local time), with the Nasdaq reaching an all-time high despite the 10-year Treasury yield surging to its highest level in 24 years. The Nasdaq Composite closed at 27,477.31, up 1.05%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.66% to 7,773.95 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average

According to FinanceFeeds, Webull has joined X's Cashtag Partner Program, allowing users to access its trading infrastructure directly from X's social discussions on stocks and digital assets. The partnership enables Webull's 28 million-plus registered users across 18 markets to move from X

According to Jin10, on October 5, WTI crude oil futures for November delivery fell 1.68 dollars to close at 89.43 dollars per barrel, down 1.84%. Brent crude oil futures for December delivery declined 1.93 dollars to 100.32 dollars per barrel, down 1.89%.

On Monday (Oct 5), Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures rose 1.54% as raw sugar futures jumped 4.26%, according to market data. CBOT white sugar futures climbed 3.22%, while other agricultural commodities showed mixed performance: corn futures fell 0.05%, soybeans rose 0.22%, and soybean oil

According to U.S. Vice President JD Vance on October 5, the United States and South Korea still have details to negotiate regarding the Alaska LNG project, marking the first public acknowledgment by a senior U.S. official that negotiations remain ongoing. Speaking at Andrews Joint Base near

With midterm elections approaching in November, Trump has abandoned plans for a diesel export ban and is instead pursuing alternative administrative measures to address high diesel prices affecting U.S. farmers. The administration plans to expand tax-free colored diesel usage, encourage states to re

Cargill's first quarter profit fell 52%, weighed down by elevated cattle costs and a sharp decline in cocoa prices.

According to Gate data, Brent crude oil (XBRUSD) fell to $103.97 per barrel, down 2.9% from the previous trading session close.

NYMEX November natural gas futures closed at $3.0660 per million BTU today, October 5.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessen stated last month (September) that Iran did not load any crude oil onto tankers. The statement underscores continued U.S. monitoring of Iranian oil export activities under existing sanctions

The SEC approved a rule change on October 2 allowing Cboe to list six 3x leveraged funds from Volatility Shares tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, silver, crude oil, and natural gas. The approval responds to Cboe's request to list products that fall outside the exchange's fast-track commodity fund cr

The SEC approved Cboe's request on October 2 to list six 3x leveraged funds from Volatility Shares tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, silver, crude oil, and natural gas. Each fund targets three times the daily performance of the underlying futures contracts. The approval follows SEC warning letters i

According to UK Maritime Trade Operations, a tanker was struck by an unidentified object in the Strait of Hormuz, causing an engine room fire. The vessel's crew is working to extinguish the fire. No casualties or environmental impact have been reported so