Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

According to CIBC economist Andrew Grantham, Canadian retail sales grew 0.6% in June, but preliminary estimates suggest a 0.8% month-over-month decline in July. Grantham noted that the final reading could be weaker, as gasoline prices rose following U.S. military strikes on

Saudi Aramco has directed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) buyers to load cargo from inlets within the Persian Gulf, marking the first such requirement since port infrastructure was damaged before regional conflicts began in

From 12:30 to 12:45 UTC on August 21, 2026, BTC surged rapidly over the 15-minute period, reaching a high of 77,438.4 USDT and ultimately closing above 77,000. Its return for the period was +0.97%, with prices ranging from 76,636.1 to 77,438.4 USDT and an amplitude of 1.05%. Market volatility intensified significantly, as safe-haven sentiment and short covering jointly drove the rapid rebound. The primary driver of this move was the sharp escalation in geopolitical risks. The U.S.-Iran conflict

CME CEO Terry Duffy told the CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee that perpetual futures and 24/7 trading are unavoidable trends for traditional finance. According to Duffy, decentralized platforms such as trade.xyz are directly challenging the U.S. market through around-the-clock trading, even

According to Ukraine's Agricultural Ministry, grain exports from August 1-21, 2026 dropped to 540,000 tons from 1.73 million tons in the same period of 2025, representing a 69% decline year-over-year.

According to reports on August 21, Iraq's Prime Minister announced plans to increase the country's daily oil production to 8-10 million barrels within six years. Additionally, Iraq has dispatched a ministerial committee to Saudi Arabia to discuss expanding Iraq's Organization of Petroleum

From 11:30 to 11:45 on August 21, 2026 (UTC), BTC plunged 0.74% in 15 minutes, trading within a range of 76,424.0–77,444.9 USDT, with an amplitude of 1.32%. Over the previous 24 hours, BTC rebounded from a low of $71,122.8 to a high of $79,520, gaining 8.14%. This move was a profit-taking sell-off and technical correction following a sustained rise. The primary drivers of this move were the convergence of geopolitical risk-off sentiment and short-term technical pressure. The US-Iran war continue

Former U.S. President Trump recently announced that the United States will allow imports of up to 300,000 metric tons of beef, with a commitment that the beef will be sold at 25% below market price.

The Shanghai International Energy Exchange issued a notice on market risk control work in response to recent geopolitical complexities and volatile energy and chemical futures prices. The exchange called on market participants to strengthen compliance management of trading behavior, enhance

On August 21, the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) released a notice urging market participants to strengthen compliance management and enhance investor risk awareness as energy and chemical commodities experience significant volatility amid complex international conditions. The exchange called

According to Semafor, Nigeria plans to provide exploration cost subsidies to mining companies. The measure aims to support the nation's mining sector development, though specific implementation details and subsidy amounts were not

South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on the 21st that the 9th petroleum maximum price will remain frozen at current levels for a 4-week period starting midnight of the 22nd. The freeze maintains gasoline at 1,784 won per liter, diesel at 1,773 won per liter, and kerosene at

Brent crude oil expanded its intraday gain to 1.00% today, trading at $92.63 per barrel.

WTI crude futures rose over 1% intraday on August 21, trading at $87.08 per barrel.

According to Guru Club, U.S. diesel crack spreads (refining profit margins) surged to over $100 per barrel on August 21, reaching historic highs. Over the past two months, global refined product profit margins climbed approximately $30 per barrel year-over-year, while global refinery utilization

According to Jin10 Futures on August 21, Mongolia's fuel supply command center reported that Ulaanbaatar's fuel supply has stabilized with reduced vehicle queue congestion, while border imports and rail capacity continue to increase. The government has issued targeted fuel supply tasks to

On August 21, 2026, from 09:30 to 09:45 (UTC), BTC rose rapidly by 0.62% over 15 minutes, trading within a range of 77,619.1–78,350.0 USDT and recording an amplitude of 0.94%. Over the preceding 24 hours, BTC rebounded from a low of $71,122.8 to a high of $79,520, gaining 8.14% and showing clear signs of an oversold rebound. Market volatility intensified, and attention increased significantly. The primary driver of this move was the escalation of the US–Iran geopolitical conflict. More than 750

According to Goldman Sachs former commodities chief Jeffrey Currie, the U.S. Treasury recently doubled long-bond buyback programs, artificially suppressing yields and breaking the market's natural rate brake. After 30-year Treasury yields hit 5.32% (a 17-year high), Treasury Secretary Bessent

According to Jin10 futures calendar, major events and data releases are scheduled for next week. On August 27, the Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Conference opens, which typically influences commodity markets. Key economic indicators include U.S. core PCE and GDP revisions on August 26, China's in

According to Kpler data cited by Reuters, Brent crude traded at $93.55 per barrel on Aug. 21, down 0.3% on the session, while U.S. WTI crude declined 0.4% to $86.50. Both benchmarks remain on course for weekly gains of more than 7% and 8% respectively, driven by Middle East supply