Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

On Thursday, President Trump requested $11.1 billion in new farm aid from Congress, comprising $10 billion in crop producer assistance and $1.1 billion to support Florida agricultural producers impacted by winter storms. The package marks the second agricultural relief measure pursued by the

According to Bloomberg data, on June 25, New York cocoa futures rose 5.17% to $5,230 per ton, approaching the January 13 peak of $5,658. Chicago soybean futures gained 1.98% to $11.5750 per bushel, corn futures climbed 1.84% to $4.4275 per bushel, and wheat futures rose 0.88% to $6.0125 per bushel.

Brent crude oil broke through $76 per barrel today with an intraday gain of 3.52%. The commodity remains stable above the key price level as market data continues to reflect ongoing price momentum.

WTI crude oil broke through $73 per barrel today, rising 3.60% during intraday trading on June 25.

Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Management Authority (PGSA) announced on June 25 that vessels not following the organization's designated shipping lanes will no longer be guaranteed safe passage. Ship owners, operators, and vessel commanders are held responsible for consequences resulting from use of

CBOT soybean futures rose 2.0% intraday on June 25, trading at 1,158 cents per bushel.

Shanghai Futures Exchange crude oil futures (2608 contract) closed up 2.29% overnight at 478.70 yuan per barrel. Shanghai gold futures gained 1.17%, while Shanghai silver futures rose 1.24% during the same

According to the Oil Ministry, Iraq recently ordered West Qurna 2 oil field to halt production due to insufficient empty tankers available to transport crude exports. An official letter to the field's operator confirmed the suspension, citing a lack of vessels needed to load and ship the crude oil.

French Navy seized an oil tanker on Thursday allegedly connected to Russia's shadow fleet, underscoring Europe's intensified enforcement of sanctions and efforts to constrain Moscow's primary revenue sources this year. The vessel, which departed from Primorsk, one of Russia's main oil export hubs, w

Reports indicate Iran attacked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz today, prompting emerging market forex indices to pare earlier gains. Brent crude oil advanced 2.0% intraday to $75.38 per barrel amid the geopolitical

According to IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack at a news briefing, energy and commodity prices have declined since the U.S. and Iran agreed to cease hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but full price recovery and normalized Gulf trade flows will require more time. On July 8, the IMF will

CryptoQuant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju stated in a recent post on X that crypto exchanges are evolving into real-world asset (RWA) exchanges. The statement reflects developments throughout 2026 as major platforms expand offerings beyond cryptocurrencies into tokenized equities, private credit,

According to Ki Young Ju, CryptoQuant founder and CEO, crypto exchanges are evolving into real-world asset (RWA) exchanges. In a post on X on June 25, Ju highlighted that average USDT perpetual trading volume on Binance shows metals, oil, and equities surpassing altcoins, indicating a shift beyond n

The United States issued General License 131G on June 25, authorizing certain transactions related to Russian oil company Lukoil.

According to the London Metal Exchange, CLSA UK (Credit Lyonnais Securities, UK Ltd) will commence trading operations as a Category 2 Member on the LME starting June 29, 2026.

According to market data, Persian Gulf crude oil exports rebounded to 75% of pre-conflict levels over the past three days, as of Wednesday (June 24). The region exported 13 million barrels during this period.

WTI crude oil and Brent crude oil both rose 1% intraday on June 25, trading at $71.11 per barrel and $74.14 per barrel, respectively.

The Federal Reserve under newly appointed Chair Kevin Warsh has driven aggressive hawkish repricing in currency and commodity markets following a recent monetary policy meeting. Market participants are pricing in the possibility of further interest rate hikes later this year, backed by May

According to Glori Club, methanol futures main contract rose 1% on June 25, trading at 2,451 yuan.

According to Mexico's Official Gazette, Mexico on June 25 extended anti-dumping duties on imported U.S. carbon steel pipe products for an additional five years.