Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

According to Huawen Futures, fuel oil surged over 5% today (July 15) as Middle East geopolitical tensions escalated and the Strait of Hormuz faced transit disruptions again. The research note cited three drivers: rising crude oil costs, restricted imports, and strong seasonal demand for power

According to Jin10, Iran's government spokesman stated that Iran will not allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Hormuz Strait. The spokesman warned countries in the Persian Gulf region that cooperation with Washington is equivalent to declaring war against Iran.

According to Standard Chartered, central banks must prepare for a structural inflation environment where policy flexibility is limited, said the bank's Eric Robertson on July 15. Supply shocks have a greater impact when inflation is already elevated; for example, weather disruptions like El Nino

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, COCOA (Cocoa) has dropped by 4% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

According to the New York Post, Gulf oil producers are planning new pipelines and ports to bypass the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on shipping. Goldman Sachs analyst Alexandra Paulus said on Monday that by end-2027, new pipelines should transfer 45% of pre-war Persian Gulf oil

The USD-KRW exchange rate reversed course during the London trading session, rising after earlier declines as Middle East tensions escalated. At 5:04 PM, the rate stood at 1,492.20 won, down 0.80 won from the previous Seoul session close, but up 1.70 won from the New York close at 6 AM. The rate

According to Yonhapinfomax, USD-KRW climbed to 1,493.20 on July 15 amid heightened Middle East geopolitical tensions driving global dollar strength. The Korean won weakened from 1,484.70 in just one hour as market risk-off sentiment intensified. Iran's government spokesperson disclosed that U.S.

According to Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, a tanker carrying Mexican crude oil for Cosmo Oil is expected to arrive at Japan's Yokkaichi refinery as early as Friday (July 15), marking the first Mexican oil shipment to enter Japan since the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict began in late

According to a statement from Libya's Akakus Oil Operations Company, the company's crude oil production reached 332,056 barrels per day in July, marking the highest daily output since 2014.

According to Guru Club, ICE New York cocoa futures prices climbed nearly 5% to $6,082 per ton on July 15.

According to an insider, AI cloud computing company CoreWeave is exploring financial derivatives as hedging tools against future memory and storage chip price declines. CoreWeave and other cloud providers have signed long-term supply contracts

According to Jin10, ECB Governing Council member and Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta said on Wednesday that the central bank must remain cautious to anchor inflation expectations, even amid geopolitical uncertainty. In assessing future decisions, the ECB will carefully evaluate energy market co

According to Germany's Finance Ministry, the country's Climate and Transition Fund will provide approximately €13.3 billion in energy cost relief for businesses and consumers in 2027.

According to BlockBeats, Bitunix launched CFD (contract for difference) trading on July 15, enabling users to trade forex, metals, indices, and commodities through a unified account with shared margin. Stocks will be added soon, allowing traders to efficiently manage multiple asset classes on a

According to Axios, on July 14, President Donald Trump proposed imposing a 20% toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a sharp market reaction. International crude prices surged 9%, with Brent crude climbing to $86 per barrel from below $70 following a ceasefire