Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

According to ICE and TTF data, European natural gas futures fell sharply on Friday, September 25. ICE UK natural gas futures dropped 4.15% to 179.770 pence per kilocalorie, declining 9.28% for the week. TTF benchmark Dutch natural gas futures fell 5.40% to 70.987 euros per megawatt-hour,

According to reports, Russia's Perm refinery halted processing operations on Friday following a drone attack.

According to Reuters, workers at Venezuela's Cardón refinery have reported that the crude distillation unit and fluid catalytic cracking unit have stopped production due to raw material supply issues.

US natural gas futures declined 6.00% intraday on September 25, trading at $3.167 per million British thermal units (MMBtu).

According to Apollo Global Management Chief Economist Torsten Slok, record-high diesel prices today pose a greater inflation threat than the Federal Reserve currently anticipates. Slok stated that diesel-related transportation costs, unlike gasoline prices, have inelastic demand due to their

During 14:00–14:15 UTC on September 25, 2026, BTC plunged 0.42% within 15 minutes, falling from around 84027 USDT to 83175 USDT, while the intraday Ampl reached 1.02%. Although the move was limited in magnitude, its pace was rapid, reflecting short-term selling amid mounting macroeconomic headwinds and cautious sentiment. The primary driver of the move was the Fed’s announcement of a 25-bps rate hike, bringing its target range to 3.75%–4.00% and sending a hawkish signal. This was compounded by c

US stock indices opened higher on the 25th (local time) at 9:55 AM New York Stock Exchange time, driven by artificial intelligence optimism. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 262.51 points (0.51%) to 51,612.49, the S&P 500 gained 28.63 points (0.37%) to 7,732.76, and the Nasdaq Composite

According to Yonhapinfomax, on September 25 (morning U.S. time), the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.51% to 51,612.49, the S&P 500 gained 0.37% to 7,732.76, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.49% to 27,070.59. Market sentiment improved amid growing AI optimism, driven by Meta's recent

According to Eni, Italy will implement price caps on diesel and gasoline starting September 28 for a 30-day period, with a potential extension through the end of the year.

According to Reuters, U.S. stock indices rose modestly on Friday, September 25, as oil prices retreated and bond markets stabilized following recent selloffs. The S&P 500 advanced 0.3%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 190 points, or 0.3%. The 10-year U.S.

According to Libya's National Oil Corporation, as of September 24, the forced closure of valves on the Sirah-to-Zawiya crude oil pipeline has resulted in production losses of 720,362 barrels and direct economic losses exceeding $75

Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs this week, with the 30-year Treasury yield reaching its highest level since 2004 yesterday and the 10-year note building on its biggest single-day jump in over a year. The rapid climb stems from persistent inflation and a growing U.S. debt pile, exposing

According to Jin10, India's state-run refiners plan to increase U.S. LPG imports by over 25% next year, raising annual contract volumes from 2.2 million tons to approximately 2.76 million tons. Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation are seeking to p

According to Jin10, on Friday morning (Sept. 25), U.S. stock index futures rose as oil prices fell and Treasury yields retreated from recent highs. The declines provided relief after both factors pressured markets earlier in the week. Oil prices declined overnight following discussions between the U

According to Jin10, Italy's government will hold a meeting with domestic refiners on October 8 to discuss boosting refining output. The meeting reflects growing concerns among European governments over fuel supply and rising diesel prices. Diesel markets are facing acute tension amid reduced

On September 25, US natural gas futures extended declines, falling 5% as of the latest trading session.

According to German media, Germany's Bundestag has approved a fuel discount plan effective from October through December, reducing diesel and petrol prices by 17 cents per liter. The measure aims to address high fuel costs driven by Middle East tensions. The Bundesrat is expected to grant final appr

On September 25, 2026, from 11:00 to 11:15 UTC, BTC edged up 0.60%, trading in a range of 84,700.3–85,230.3 USDT, with an amplitude of 0.63%. Market volatility was limited, but overall sentiment was positive, supported by signs of easing geopolitical tensions. The main driver of this move was a diplomatic thaw in the U.S.-Iran conflict: Iran proposed a seven-day ceasefire plan at the United Nations that included reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting some sanctions. Expectations of improved

According to a Fortune report citing Monster's latest survey on September 25, 65% of U.S. job seekers are adjusting their employment priorities to reduce commute expenses due to rising fuel costs. Among them, 23% are prioritizing positions closer to home, 17% are focusing on higher salaries to

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suspended excise taxes on liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene on Friday, September 25, through Executive Order No. 125, effective immediately upon publication. The suspension was triggered by high global oil prices, with the one-month average Dubai crude price