Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

According to AP and Reuters, the Trump administration on Aug 28 secured majority control over Venezuelan oil reserves through a new partnership structure with the private sector, avoiding U.S. taxpayer burden. The agreement covers confirmed crude reserves from 17 oilfields totaling 65 billion

According to Kitco News, Copper Giant Resources Corp. reported Thursday that directional hole MD-070 returned 771 meters grading 0.54% copper equivalent at its Mocoa project in southern Colombia. The interval began 211 meters downhole and contained 0.33% copper and 0.039% molybdenum, including 313 m

According to Moneydj, on August 24, USA Rare Earth announced completion of a $1.55 billion capital raise for its Serra Verde Phase 1 special purpose vehicle, with the U.S. government contributing $750 million. The arrangement includes price floor protections for rare earth elements, with terms

According to Ripple Prime, Delta One business went live on Aug. 27, offering institutional clients total return swaps on U.S. equities, indices, and digital assets with cross-margining across supported asset classes. The launch expands Ripple Prime's multi-asset prime brokerage platform to include e

According to Reuters, multiple risks are converging in September as global investors return from summer break. Iran's war and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to roil energy prices, while the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan will hold rate decisions, potentially driving volatility

According to Shinhan Investment & Securities, the Currency Debasement ETF that debuted earlier in 2026 has rebounded 24.8% from recent lows as of late August. The rally follows weak first-half returns amid growing demand for alternative assets, driven by U.S. fiscal instability and declining

According to Kitco News, Copper Giant Resources Corp. (TSXV: CGNT; OTCQB: LBCMF) reported Thursday that directional hole MD-070 returned 771 meters grading 0.54% copper equivalent (CuEq) at its Mocoa flagship project in southern Colombia. The interval, which began 211 meters downhole,

According to market estimates, demand for high-end copper foil dedicated to AI servers is projected to reach 24,000 tons in 2026, representing a 260% year-over-year increase.

According to President Trump, the United States reached an agreement with Venezuela on August 28, gaining majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of the country's proven oil reserves.

Venezuela's Interim President Nicolás Maduro Rodriguez announced that a petroleum agreement reached with the United States will bring $209 billion to the country's national treasury.

According to Fidelity Global Macro Research Director Jurrien Timmer, Bitcoin has held its power law trend line bottom and has adjusted for a sufficient length of time, meeting the time requirements of the four-year

According to MoneyDJ, on August 24, USA Rare Earth announced the completion of a $1.55 billion capitalization of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to assume production capacity from Serra Verde Phase 1, with the U.S. government contributing $750 million. The arrangement includes a price floor for

According to Kitco News, Copper Giant Resources Corp. (TSXV: CGNT; OTCQB: LBCMF) reported Thursday that directional hole MD-070 returned 771 meters grading 0.54% copper equivalent at its Mocoa project in southern Colombia. The interval began 211 meters downhole and included 0.33% copper and 0.039% m

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, natural gas production in the U.S. is forecast to average 122.6 billion cubic feet per day in August, up from 122.0 billion in July, with September expected to reach 123.2 billion.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), American oil production is expected to average 13.83 million barrels per day in August, a slight increase from 13.82 million barrels per day in July. The EIA forecasts production will decline to 13.77 million barrels per day in

According to Colombia's National Hydrocarbons Agency, oil production in July declined 2.46% year-over-year, with an average daily output of 727,920 barrels.

According to Colombia's National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), liberalized natural gas production declined 9.41% year-over-year in July, falling to 722 million cubic feet per day.

According to Guru Club, on August 29, President Trump announced reaching an oil agreement with Venezuela, stating that the US has gained majority control over 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.

According to Kitco News, Copper Giant Resources Corp. (TSXV: CGNT; OTCQB: LBCMF) reported Thursday that directional hole MD-070 intercepted 771 meters grading 0.54% copper equivalent at its flagship Mocoa project in southern Colombia, with the interval beginning at 211 meters downhole and

According to MoneyDJ, USA Rare Earth (USAR) announced on August 24 that its special purpose vehicle for Serra Verde Phase 1 completed $1.55 billion in capitalization, with $750 million from the U.S. government. The arrangement includes pricing protections for rare earth elements, with terms