Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

According to Haitong Futures, EC (Brent crude oil) futures maintained elevated levels with geopolitical factors driving market fluctuations yesterday (September 10). The main contract EC2610 closed up 1.76% at 1,966.0 points with open interest increasing 314 lots to 23,737 lots. Other contracts

Korean exports surged 82.6% year-over-year to $35 billion during September 1-10, marking the highest export value ever recorded for this period, according to data released by the Korea Customs Service on September 11. The dramatic increase was driven by a 270.1% spike in semiconductor exports,

On September 11, 2026, from 0:00 to 0:15 UTC, BTC rebounded slightly by 0.32% over 15 min, with a price range of 76568.5–76853.0 USDT and an Ampl of 0.37%. Despite the short-term price recovery, market sentiment remained cautious, volatility was limited, and overall trading activity was strongly dominated by a wait-and-see sentiment. The core drivers of this move were the continued escalation of the US-Iran military conflict and a sharp rise in expectations for FED Interest Rate hikes. The US an

According to Jin10 Futures, on September 11, oil prices rose amid ongoing geopolitical tensions with no signs of easing. Xylene market tightness supported PX prices, with the paraxylene market continuing its upward momentum driven by higher feedstock

According to Guangzhou Finance & Economics Futures, as of September 7, Shanghai aluminum spot stocks fell to 77.4 million tons, marking the continuation of a multi-month inventory decline. With domestic aluminum production capacity capped at 45.51 million tons and currently running at 45.481 million

According to Guru Club, Brent crude oil futures expanded gains to 1% on September 11, trading at $109.125 per barrel.

WTI crude oil declined $1 in short-term trading, settling at $99.68 per barrel.

According to PANews, trade.xyz launched its Events market on September 11, enabling users to trade real-world events including stocks, commodities, and pre-IPO assets within a single account. The platform's initial Up/Down event contracts are supported by liquidity from trade.xyz's perpetual

According to South Korea's Customs data, the country recorded a preliminary trade surplus of $10.4 billion for September 1-10. Exports surged 82.6% year-over-year during the period, while imports rose 20.7% year-over-year.

According to Jin10, CBOT soybean oil futures jumped 1.9% on Thursday as crude oil surged above $105, driven by concerns over shipping disruptions amid escalating Middle East tensions. Soybean oil, a key feedstock for biodiesel, moves closely with crude prices; rising oil costs boost biodiesel

According to Jin10 Futures, CBOT corn futures closed up 1.1% on Thursday, driven by rising crude oil prices and concerns over U.S. corn production. Traders adjusted positions ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's closely watched supply-demand report, which will assess damage from summer

Japan's Corporate Goods Price Index declined 0.2% month-on-month in August, missing expectations of a 0.00% increase and falling from the prior month's 0.10% gain.

Japan's domestic corporate goods price index rose 7.6% year-over-year in August, exceeding the forecast of 7.40% and up from 7.20% in July, according to official data.

According to Jin10, overnight (September 11), Australia's 3-year government bond yield surged 18 basis points to 5.03%, while the 10-year yield jumped 13 basis points to 5.38%, both marking their highest levels since May 2011. The move was driven by a decline in U.S. Treasuries following

US financial markets declined on September 10 (US Eastern Time) as multiple pressures converged: President Donald Trump's pledge to distribute $5,000 to every adult citizen if winning the November election, August Producer Price Index rising 0.4% month-over-month, and escalating Middle East

According to Yonhap Infomax, U.S. stock markets declined significantly on September 10 (U.S. Eastern Time) amid escalating geopolitical tensions over the Iran conflict, rising inflation concerns, and President Donald Trump's pledge to distribute $5,000 cash to each U.S. citizen if re-elected in

Jim Paulsen, former chief investment strategist at Leuthold Group, warned that the possibility of an unexpected recession cannot be ruled out as current conditions continue to burden economic activity. Paulsen attributed the heightened risk to economic policy factors including high bond yields,

From 23:00 to 23:15 (UTC) on September 10, 2026, BTC plunged 0.41% within 15 min, with its price retreating from 76,878.9 USDT to around 76,500.0 USDT, for an Ampl of 0.49%. Over the past 24 hours, BTC has fallen approximately 1.86%, with the current price at $76,719 and the intraday low reaching $76,600. Market volatility has intensified, and risk-asset appetite has clearly declined. The primary driver of this move was a combination of multiple bearish macroeconomic factors. First, the US-Iran

According to Yonhapinfomax, the dollar-won exchange rate climbed 10.70 won on September 11, reaching 1,349.90 won as of 6 a.m., driven by rising U.S. inflation and elevated oil prices. The Korean currency weakened from the previous Seoul close of 1,339.20 won. Brent crude and West Texas

According to U.S. officials, Iranian oil shipments transported by sea averaged 110 million barrels over the past week as of September 11, down from 180 million barrels before the conflict. Over the past 30 days, Iranian oil loading volumes dropped to approximately 200,000 barrels per day, compared t