Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

On Tuesday (Aug 25) at the New York close, spot gold rose 0.21% to $4,662.05 per ounce, forming a U-shaped recovery pattern; earlier in the Asia-Pacific session, prices climbed to $4,696.83 before pulling back. Spot silver fell 0.17% to $68.82 per ounce. COMEX copper futures advanced 1.53% to $6.809

According to Asia Economy, U.S. stock indexes closed higher on August 25 as Treasury yields fell for a second consecutive day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 160.24 points (0.30%) to 53,577.40, the S&P 500 gained 24.42 points (0.32%) to 7,677.28, and the Nasdaq-100 climbed 171.10 points (0.66

According to Bloomberg, the put-call open interest ratio for Brent crude oil options has fallen to approximately 0.7, a 10-year low, from an average of 1.27 since 2021. The shift reflects a significant change in the options market's microstructure, with the recent decline contrasting sharply

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated on the 25th (local time) that all countries must establish and present credible plans to address fiscal issues and ensure debt and fiscal deficits remain on sustainable paths. Speaking to reporters at IMF headquarters, G

According to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, on August 25, all countries must establish credible plans to ensure sustainable debt and deficit paths. Speaking at IMF headquarters, Georgieva emphasized that central banks must remain highly focused on price stability objectives. Georgieva

According to sources, Brazil's government will extend subsidies on gasoline until September 9, local time.

Brent crude declined 6.0% during intraday trading today, falling to $85.1 per barrel.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) will release its weekly crude oil inventory report at 04:30 Beijing time. Non-API members can access the data details around 04:32.

On August 25, Emerging Markets ETF gained 1.72%, outperforming most major U.S. asset class ETFs. Soybean fund advanced 1.31%, 20+ year U.S. Treasury ETF rose 1.1%, and Nasdaq-100 ETF climbed 0.62%, while Russell 2000 Index ETF, S&P 500 ETF, and Dow ETF gained 0.42% or less. U.S. Brent Oil Price

According to Tasnim News Agency, Iran and Oman have agreed on August 26 to close the southern Strait of Hormuz and notify the International Maritime Organization, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Garibabaadi stated. The two nations will begin negotiations within approximately 60 days to determine

WTI crude oil fell below $81 per barrel intraday on August 25, declining over 4%, while Brent crude dropped $4 to $86.4 per barrel.

According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the United States has launched 'Operation Economic Exclusion' to expand sanctions against Iran, including cryptocurrencies, gold, technology, aviation, and maritime sectors. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that more than 60 individuals,

According to Jin10 Data, on August 25, crude oil futures declined significantly at the close. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) October futures fell $2.65 to $82.36 per barrel, down 3.12%, while London Brent October futures dropped $3.59 to $88.58 per barrel, down 3.89%.

According to Yonhap Infomax, gold futures for December delivery rose 0.02% to $4,698.80 per troy ounce on August 25 (US Eastern time) on the COMEX exchange. The price has reached its highest level since mid-May, gaining nearly 20% from early August levels around $4,000 per ounce. Meanwhile, WTI

According to sources, Gunvor is in talks to acquire Haynesville shale gas assets from Silver Hill for $1.2–1.5 billion. If the deal succeeds, Gunvor-backed Western Natural will operate Silver Hill's assets in the Haynesville shale

According to Bloomberg, on Tuesday (August 25), Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) grain markets rallied with an overall V-shaped recovery. The Bloomberg commodity grain index rose 1.06% to 33.5249 points. CBOT corn futures surged 1.70% to $5.2425 per bushel, while soybean futures climbed 1.18% to $12.3

ExxonMobil's Liza Unity floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) in Guyana has resumed normal operations today, with previously interrupted crude oil offloading activities now completed.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that an oil tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Gulf of Oman near Oman. The vessel sustained damage but no crew members were injured in the incident. The attack is part of a broader pattern of maritime confrontations in the