Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

India's oil, crude and refined petroleum imports reached $18.31 billion in July, while gold imports totaled $4.16 billion for the same month.

According to Hankyung, on August 13, South Korea's corporate bond market faced a severe liquidity crisis as low-rated corporate debt issuances collapsed. SK D&D, rated BBB-, abandoned its bond refinancing plan after two consecutive private placement attempts failed, instead resorting to a 136.7

According to maritime risk firm Ambrey and Oman's national news agency, oil tanker Caroline (Suez-class) ran aground off Halanyat Islands on Oman's south coast on August 13, creating an oil slick covering approximately 390 square kilometers. The spill has already reached nearby continental

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission released a consultation on 11 August proposing to extend the country's minimum capital requirements for retail over-the-counter derivatives providers until 2032. The proposal would continue the legislative instrument underpinning ASIC's net

An Indian trade official on August 13 declined to comment on the U.S. proposal to impose tariffs as high as 100% on Russian oil purchases, stating that such matters fall within American domestic policy.

According to Gate data, Brent crude oil (XBRUSD) fell to $87.96 per barrel, down 2.0% in the past 24 hours.

According to Citic Futures commentary published by Jin10, methanol futures (Sep-26 contract) rose more than 2% on Thursday (Aug 13), supported by tightening U.S.-Iran tensions. The Strait of Hormuz remains partially closed, with the U.S. Navy maintaining a maritime blockade on Iran. As of Aug 12, th

According to Iraq State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) Director Ali Nizar, the country's daily oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz rose to approximately 2 million barrels in August, as reported by Jin10 on August 13. The increase marks a recovery from earlier post-conflict levels,

On August 13, 2026, from 09:00 to 09:15 (UTC), BTC edged down 0.23% over the 15-minute period, with prices fluctuating between 63,620.1 and 63,772.0 USDT and an Ampl of just 0.24%. The current price is approximately $63,681, down 0.25% over the past 24 hours. Under macroeconomic pressure, the market remains range-bound, generally in a wait-and-see mode rather than experiencing panic selling. The main drivers of this move were the continued escalation of U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions and uncert

According to China Shenhua's announcement, in July 2026, the company reported commodity coal production of 43.4 million tons, down 3.1% year-over-year, and coal sales volume of 53.1 million tons, down 4.5% compared to the same period last year. For the first seven months of 2026, cumulative commodit

According to Jin10 futures, on August 13, BR2609 (synthetic rubber futures main contract) rose 2.23% amid renewed Middle East tensions, elevated crude oil prices, and a strengthening butadiene market. Cost support for BR has strengthened as the Middle East military conflict continues, creating

According to its filing on August 13, Asiana Airlines posted an operating loss of 356.3 billion won for the second quarter of 2026, significantly worse than the 6.9 billion won loss in the same period last year. Revenue rose 2.3% to 1.844 trillion won on a consolidated basis. The airline

According to Jin10 Futures, citing Longzhong Information's production cost model, float glass production margins for the week of August 7-13 showed divergent trends. Natural gas-fueled production lines posted a weekly average profit margin of -166.37 yuan/ton, improving 12.86 yuan/ton

According to Singapore's Economic Development Board, fuel oil inventories declined by 2.34 million barrels to 17.235 million barrels for the week ended August 12.

According to Ukrainian Railways, grain export transport volumes have declined 76% year-on-year to 201,700 metric tons so far in August 2026.

According to Alvin Liew, senior economist at UOB (United Overseas Bank), on August 13, U.S. inflation may have peaked in the second quarter of 2026, with energy price declines helping to moderate price pressures. However, Liew cautioned that elevated energy prices pose risks: if oil prices rise

According to Jin10 Futures, as of August 13 at 3:15 PM, China's index futures recorded significant fund inflows: CSI 1000 contracts received 2.088 billion yuan, CSI 500 index futures 2.024 billion yuan, and Shanghai-Shenzhen 300 1.906 billion yuan. On the outflow side, Shanghai silver contracts

According to Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) data released by Jin10 on August 13, pulp futures warehouse inventory decreased to 369,231 tonnes, down 433 tonnes from the previous trading day. Pulp futures factory warehouse inventory remained unchanged at 20,000 tonnes. Other commodities

According to Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) data released on August 13, key metal futures warehouse receipts posted mixed movements. Copper warehouse receipts increased 3,077 tonnes to 27,208 tonnes, while lead surged 4,463 tonnes to 65,691 tonnes. Aluminum declined 3,098 tonnes to 300,070 tonnes,

According to Iran's state media Fars News, a spokesman for Basij, a paramilitary organization under Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps, stated that the Strait of Hormuz "remains under Iran's control and