Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

According to Citi's earnings revision index, U.S. corporate earnings forecasts have been revised upward for 21 consecutive weeks as of early September 2026, marking the longest such streak since September 2021. The trend comes as WTI crude oil remains above $90 per barrel and suggests strong earning

According to UAnalyze, on September 8, U.S. stock futures opened after Labor Day with significant headwinds: Dow Jones futures fell nearly 400 points while Nasdaq-100 futures held near flat, signaling selective profit-taking in equities. Brent

According to Reuters, citing three sources familiar with the matter, the Trump administration is pursuing expanded access to Venezuelan mineral resources, including gold, beyond existing oil interests. The move aims to increase U.S. control over and influence on South America's resource-rich

The Trump administration awarded $500 million in August to seven companies related to battery minerals, materials, manufacturing or recycling, as part of efforts to build up the U.S. battery supply chain and reduce reliance on China. The funding represents the first round under two $3 billion

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $500 million this August to seven companies focused on battery minerals, materials, manufacturing, and recycling, as the Trump administration seeks to reduce dependence on China's battery supply chain. The funding is part of the first round under two $3

Brent crude oil futures rose 2.20% to $99.16 per barrel for November delivery as of 5:25 PM on the 8th, approaching the $100 threshold amid escalating US-Iran tensions. The price surge this month stems from ongoing geopolitical conflicts, though Brent remains below its April peak of $126 per barrel.

According to HSBC, the bank has raised its TTF natural gas price forecasts for the second half of 2026 to $22.5 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), and its 2027 forecast to $17 per MMBtu.

Asian stock markets declined on September 8 as technology stocks faced profit-taking pressure, with Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan falling while Chinese mainland indices showed mixed results. The Nikkei 225 dropped 1,130.51 points (1.70%) to 65,269.33 and TOPIX fell 75.47 points (1.83%) to 4,050.33, d

According to Bloomberg's LatAm Pulse survey, Venezuelan public opinion on the oil agreement reached between the Trump administration and the country's interim authorities remains deeply divided. The poll, released Tuesday, showed that 38% of respondents opposed the deal, 35% supported it, and 27% we

According to Yonhapinfomax (YNA), pro-Iran Houthi forces attacked Saudi Aramco energy facilities in southern Saudi Arabia today (Sept 8) using drones and ballistic missiles, according to statements from the group and Saudi military. A Houthi spokesman described the operation as large-scale and

According to a report released today (September 8), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned that disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are impacting global small and medium-sized enterprises. The agency noted that SMEs have limited ability to diversify s

Premialab has partnered with Parameta Solutions to integrate a family of over-the-counter rates and commodities indices into its quantitative research and analytics platform. The integration enables institutional investors to examine Parameta indices based on swap rates, interest-rate volatility, in

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According to Guru Club, LME copper surged 1.3% on September 8, trading at $14,680 per ton and hitting a record high.

Europe's benchmark natural gas futures surged 3.4% on Tuesday, reaching their highest level since January 2023, as traders rushed to build winter stockpiles amid geopolitical tensions. The rally was fueled by recent attacks on Iranian and Saudi Arabian energy assets, heightening supply uncertainty i

On September 8, 2026, from 09:30 to 09:45 (UTC), BTC rose slightly by 0.36% within 15 min, with a price range of 78,448.5–78,773.2 USDT and an Ampl of 0.41%. Overall, it showed narrow-range consolidation with a weak bias, with the current offer at approximately $78,729. The main drivers of this move were the escalation of geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East and growing expectations of a FED Interest Rate hike. On September 5, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic miss

According to Jin10, on September 8, Iran's Foreign Minister and Japan's counterpart held discussions on Hormuz Strait issues. Iran's FM claimed major progress has been achieved and stated that the U.S. commitment to return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding would pave the way for

According to Goldman Sachs executives on Tuesday, refined product flows through the Hormuz Strait have fallen to 35% of pre-crisis levels, while crude oil flows remain at 70%. Daan Struvyen, co-head of Goldman's global commodities research, noted that Middle East supply disruptions have

On September 8, 2026, crude oil prices continued to fluctuate at elevated levels during the Asian session. Data from Gate 行情 showed that WTI 原油 was quoted at $93.88 per barrel, up 2.95% over 24 hours. Brent crude was quoted at $98.54 per barrel, up 2.23%, and briefly touched $98.92 intraday, reaching its highest price since late July. On the same day, Daan Struyven, co-head of Goldman Sachs’ global commodities research, publicly stated that if invasions targeting shipping in the Middle East esca

According to Hengan Futures on September 8, China's main crude oil futures contract SC2610 closed higher at 720.6 yuan per barrel, driven by attacks on Saudi energy facilities and low traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. China's crude oil imports rebounded month-on-month in August, providing