Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

Global ultrawealthy investors and wealth management firms are maintaining equity overweight positions heading into the fourth quarter despite market conditions that have seen 75% of S&P 500 constituents decline in September. Citi Wealth, whose main clients include ultra-high-net-worth investors and

According to Yonhapinfomax, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.302% to 101.796 on October 1, marking four consecutive days of gains and the highest level since April. The dollar-yen exchange rate climbed to 157.999, up 0.386% from the previous close. Weakness in the yen reflected market

Big Tech stocks and Bitcoin emerged as Q3 winners amid financial market turbulence driven by the Iran war and sustained high interest rates, according to CNN. Microsoft surged 38% and Meta climbed 29% during the quarter, while Bitcoin jumped over 40%, even as bonds, precious metals, and

According to CNN, in Q3 2026, Big Tech stocks and Bitcoin surged while bonds and commodities suffered sharp losses as the Iran conflict drove energy prices higher and global central banks tightened monetary policy. Meta gained 29% and Microsoft 38% in the quarter, pushing the S&P 500 up 2%, though a

Brent crude oil advanced to $101 per barrel today (October 1), gaining 3.60% intraday.

US stocks declined on October 1 (local time) at 10:06 AM, with the Dow Jones falling 207.14 points (0.41%) to 50,698.91, the S&P 500 dropping 11.64 points (0.15%) to 7,639.90, and the Nasdaq slipping 1.62 points (0.01%) to 26,859.45. The declines occurred despite Micron Technology's strong

According to Yonhap Infomax, U.S. stock indices fell on October 1 amid persistent Treasury yield pressure, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 207.14 points (0.41%) to 50,698.91. The S&P 500 declined 11.64 points (0.15%) to 7,639.90, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.62 points (0.01%)

New York's three major stock indices declined on October 1 (local time) after the US Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing index for September came in below market expectations, while rising Treasury yields and oil prices pressured investor sentiment despite strength in artificial

According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. natural gas inventories increased to 64 billion cubic feet for the week ending September 25, up from 53 billion cubic feet in the prior week.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas inventories for the week ending September 25 totaled 6.4 billion cubic feet, exceeding the forecast of 6.3 billion cubic feet and climbing from 5.3 billion cubic feet in the prior week.

According to EIA, U.S. natural gas inventory data for the week ending September 25 will be released in 10 minutes.

The U.S. ISM Manufacturing Price Paid Index reached 77.9 in September, surpassing the expected 72.3 and climbing from the prior reading of 71.1.

Goldman Sachs upgraded its investment rating on Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stocks from Neutral to Buy on local time day 1, raising the price target from $63 to $69, representing approximately 25% upside potential from current levels. As of 9:54 AM on the same day, Occidental Petroleum stocks

President Trump announced on Thursday that South Korea will invest $200 billion in the United States, claiming the two nations have agreed to advance an Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) project valued at $50 billion. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung quickly responded via X, emphasizing that pr

According to Jin10, on October 1, European nations held consultations on releasing up to 400 million barrels of diesel reserves from commercial and strategic stockpiles, following U.S. threats to ban diesel exports if strategic reserves are not released. An EU Commission spokesperson stated the

According to the CFTC, a U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida has ordered two Fundsz promoters, Brian Early and Alisha Ann Kingrey, to pay $31.48 million in restitution and civil penalties for defrauding more than 14,000

The Indian rupee fell 0.5% to 96.315 per dollar, its weakest level in two months, as rising crude oil prices above $100 per barrel and U.S. Treasury yields reaching 5.342% pressured global currencies. The currency decline was driven by higher oil import costs following China's suspension of oil

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is scheduled to meet with her European Union counterpart today to discuss diesel-related trade matters, according to her statement.

According to Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari, diesel and trucking supply shortages represent the most pressing concerns in the Minneapolis Fed district. Kashkari noted that discussions among regional stakeholders increasingly focus on overall inflation rather than interest

On September 30, Brent crude's November futures contract expired at $103.50 while the December contract took over as the front month, settling $5.47 lower at $98.03. According to Oilprice.com data, the $5.47 gap reflected the market pricing a premium for near-term supply, not an actual price