Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

According to reports, Pakistan's GasPort, one of the country's two major liquefied natural gas import terminals, plans to purchase U.S. LNG shipments on September 14 to fill supply gaps from the Persian Gulf and ease months-long energy shortages. GasPort Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed stated: "If we look t

According to Jin10 data, SC crude oil futures hit a record high of 900 yuan/barrel on September 14, surging 11.12% intraday. In a separate development, Iraq signed a 25-year contract with private energy firm KEPPT to develop the AJIL oil field, planning to raise natural gas output from 1.35

According to PETRONAS, the Malaysian national oil company has signed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with METLEN to enhance energy security and diversify supply sources in Southeast Europe.

According to APK-Inform, Ukraine's agricultural information and advisory agency, the country raised its 2026 corn harvest forecast to 32.3 million tons from 29.8 million tons, an increase of 2.5 million tons.

According to Payden&Rygel, U.S. Treasury yields rose last week, driven by rising oil prices and resilient economic growth, despite various economic shocks. The investment management firm attributed the strength partly to sustained artificial intelligence-related capital spending by mega-cap

According to Guru Club, polysilicon producers held a production-cut meeting on September 11, with market reports suggesting output would be capped at 1.05 million tons annually over the next year. Manufacturers are currently quoting prices of 40-43 yuan per kilogram, adhering to an industry-wide con

According to Peter Clarke, executive vice president of ExxonMobil's liquefied natural gas business, the company aims to raise its global LNG sales portfolio to approximately 50 million tons annually by 2030, up from a previous target of 40 million tons. Clarke noted that global LNG demand is

According to Jin10, SC crude oil hit historic highs today (Sept 14), driven by escalating Middle East tensions and concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Market analysts noted heightened anxiety over global oil supply, with major financial institutions including

According to JERA's global chief executive officer, Russian liquefied natural gas and natural gas supplies to Europe will cease starting January 1, 2027. The executive indicated that natural gas prices could rise further as a result of the supply

According to Financial Times, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is researching with the Treasury and Bank of England to establish regulatory standards for tokenized gold or broader tokenized commodities. The FCA is also evaluating potential exemptions from Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) a

According to South Korea's Presidential Office, on September 14, President Lee Jae-myung met with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Kanda Masato to expand cooperation on critical minerals supply chain, artificial intelligence, and energy infrastructure across Asia-Pacific region. Lee

MUFG revised its Federal Reserve rate hike forecast to two increases after US August core CPI rose 0.3% month-over-month, exceeding the 0.2% consensus. Senior analyst Michael Wan stated in a September 14 report that the firm now expects rate hikes in September and December, up from its prior forecas

According to Timor-Leste, the final round of negotiations with Australia regarding the Sunrise gas field was completed last week in Canberra. The two nations agreed that first production from the field is expected in 2034 or 2035.

South Korean government bond yields showed mixed movements during morning trading on September 14, with 3-year yields rising while 10-year yields declined. As of 11:02 AM, the benchmark 3-year government bond yield traded at 4.037%, up 1.7 basis points from the previous day's close, while the 10-yea

The USD-KRW exchange rate traded at 1,345.40 won at 11am on the 14th in the Seoul foreign exchange market, down 0.50 won from the previous trading day's Seoul close of 1,345.90 won. The rate remained range-bound as bargain buying emerged on perceptions that a bottom had been confirmed, though

According to Yonhapinfomax, on September 14, South Korea's 3-year government bond yield rose to 4.037%, up 1.7 basis points from the previous trading day's survey close, while the 10-year yield fell 2.2 basis points to 4.520% during mixed trading. The morning session was driven by U.S. economic

According to the Financial Times on September 14, surging oil prices driven by escalating Middle East tensions are prompting the Bank of England to restart internal debate on whether to raise rates before year-end. The Monetary Policy Committee will convene later this week to discuss the key

According to Reuters, citing Oman's energy minister on September 14, the Strait of Hormuz will reopen, though the situation may remain temporary. The minister noted that surging oil and liquefied natural gas prices are unsustainable for all parties and that stability should be established in the

From 03:30 to 03:45 on September 14, 2026 (UTC), BTC’s 15-minute candlestick Return was -0.37%, with a price range of 77530.7–77821.9 USDT and an Ampl of 0.37%. The current price is $77590.7, with a 24-hour trading range of $76391–$77662. Overall, the market is showing a narrow-range consolidation pattern, with strong wait-and-see sentiment. The main drivers of this move were the dual pressures of escalating geopolitical conflict and expectations of a FED rate hike. Houthi forces attacked Saudi

According to Gassco on Sept 14, Norway's state-owned gas company has raised the estimated daily impact of Ormen Lange field's unplanned outage to 14.9 million cubic meters, up from the previously estimated 12.9 million cubic meters.