Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

According to Reuters, September brings multiple market risks as global investors return from summer break. The U.S. Federal Reserve will hold a rate decision on September 16, with markets estimating a 40% probability of a rate hike, while the Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates on September 18.

According to @MarioNawfal, U.S. gas prices surged by approximately $1.25 per gallon in August 2026 due to geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict. The American Automobile Association (AAA) recorded the national average price of regular gasoline at $4.081 per gallon, marking a significant y

According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. government announced on Friday night that it will hold a 35% passive stake in a private Venezuelan oil company and secure first-right-of-purchase on 20% of its production. The company, North American Blue Energy Partners led by Venezuelan businessman

According to Yonhapnews, South Korean oil refiners surged in August as of August 30, with GS rising 45.17%, S-Oil gaining 17.20%, and SK Innovation up 5.79%, all outpacing the KOSPI's 2.93% gain. The rally was driven by improved crude sourcing conditions that

According to Jin10, on August 30, Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez revealed details of a 25-year petroleum agreement with the U.S., covering 17 prospective oil fields with a production target of 1.5 million barrels per day. Under the accord, oil is priced at $69 per barrel, with the Ven

According to Investing.com, copper futures on London Metal Exchange hit a record high of $14,437 per tonne on August 28, up 45% over the past year. The surge is driven primarily by U.S. tariff policies and supply constraints, not artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout as commonly

According to @MarioNawfal, U.S. gas prices have surged by approximately $1.25 per gallon amid ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict. The American Automobile Association (AAA) recorded the national average price of regular gasoline at $4.081 per gallon, up significantly

U.S. gasoline prices have surged by approximately $1.25 per gallon, according to data reported by @MarioNawfal and confirmed by the American Automobile Association (AAA). AAA recorded the national average price of regular gasoline at $4.081 per gallon, marking a significant increase from $3.2013 a y

According to Daily Telegraph, on August 30, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering imposing windfall taxes on banks and oil companies in his first budget, as treasury officials explore ways to close a £4.7 billion gap in public finances while avoiding direct increases to personal taxes. Hunt

According to Guru Club on August 30, U.S. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren accused President Trump of benefiting from oil industry profits tied to the Iran conflict. Warren alleged that oil companies that had donated $1 million to Trump's campaign were "raking in massive profits." Exxon Mobil

According to @MarioNawfal, U.S. gas prices have surged approximately $1.25 per gallon due to ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict. The American Automobile Association (AAA) recorded the national average price of regular gasoline at $4.081 per gallon, up significantly

According to Iran's Press TV, security officials recently denied claims about large volumes of oil being transported by the United States through the southern route of the Hormuz Strait, saying such reports misrepresent the actual

According to Jin10, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Ghalibaf claimed on August 30 that the Strait of Hormuz is completely shut and no vessel can transit without Iranian coordination and permission. Ghalibaf stated that Iran's armed forces have full control over all movements in the strait and

According to the Daily Telegraph, UK Chancellor Hunt is considering imposing a windfall tax on banks and oil companies to help address a 4.7 billion pound public finance shortfall, reported on August 30. Treasury officials are exploring this policy option as part of efforts to fill the fiscal gap

According to @MarioNawfal and the American Automobile Association (AAA), U.S. gas prices have surged by approximately $1.25 per gallon due to ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict. The national average price of regular gasoline has reached $4.081 per gallon, up from $3.2013 a

According to Bitcoin.com News, Bitcoin fell 2.5% to $77,588 on Friday (Aug. 29) following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole keynote speech. Warsh emphasized the central bank has "work to do" and noted that forward guidance had "overstayed its welcome," causing rate hike odds t

U.S. gas prices have increased by approximately $1.25 per gallon amid ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict, according to a report by @MarioNawfal. The American Automobile Association (AAA) recorded the national average price of regular gasoline at $4.081 per gallon, compared to

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), U.S. gas prices have surged $1.25 per gallon in August amid geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict. The national average price of regular gasoline reached $4.081 per gallon, marking a significant increase from $3.2013 a year ago.

According to FinanceFeeds analysis, Brent crude settled at $88.10 on August 28, 2026, while the consensus forecast from J.P. Morgan and the EIA sits at $80 in Q4 and $78 at year-end—implying the current market price carries a geopolitical risk premium that forecasters do not expect to survive.

According to Jin10, Italy's Eni announced on August 29 it is collaborating with Venezuelan authorities to support the country's energy sector recovery. The move comes as the Trump administration seeks to control 55% of actual output from a joint venture involving oilfields with approximately 65