Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

Hong Kong stocks declined on Wednesday (22nd), with the Hang Seng Index falling 0.95% to close at 24,892.66 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 3.04% to 4,668.23 points. The decline was driven by a selloff in major technology stocks, with Tencent Holdings and NetEase both falling

According to Cnyes.com, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.95% today (July 22), closing at 24,892.66 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index plummeted 3.04% to 4,668.23 points amid a broad selloff in large-cap technology stocks. Tencent and NetEase each dropped over 7%, with AI application stocks

According to CNBC, Brent crude futures topped $95 per barrel this morning (July 22) following an 11th consecutive night of U.S. strikes on Iran. Both the international benchmark and U.S. oil prices are nearly 4% higher in early trading. Speaking to reporters in the Philippines today, Secretary of S

According to HSBC economist Chris Hale, UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June, down from 2.8% in May, with the decline driven primarily by lower fuel prices, particularly diesel. Core inflation remained stable at 2.6%, above consensus expectations. Hale noted that inflation data shows little evidence

According to Jin10, crude oil extended gains overnight on July 22 as U.S. President Trump downplayed the prospects of immediate negotiations with Iran.

According to shipping services firm Kpler, vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb declined sharply on July 21, with throughput falling 31% to 9 ships and 34% to 29 ships respectively. The drop reflects heightened risk-aversion sentiment among international shipping companies a

SK E&S stocks closed at 62,000 won on the 22nd, marking a 10.91% gain and a 54.36% surge over the past month. The rally was driven by rising international oil prices amid escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East, which highlighted the economic competitiveness of renewable energy. The

According to Korea Exchange data, South Korean renewable energy stock SK E&S surged 54.36% over the past month through July 22, closing at 62,000 won on a 10.91% daily gain. The stock jumped 16.32% over five trading days following July 15's close. The rally reflects escalating U.S.-Iran tensions

According to Sanlì Futures, Shanghai copper inventory fell sharply on July 22, dropping from 131,400 tons on July 16 to 116,600 tons by July 20, marking the lowest level this year. Supply-side pressures intensified as heavy snowfall and rainfall disrupted production at Caserones mine operated by

South Korean government bond yields surged on the 22nd as escalating US-Iran war tensions drove international oil prices sharply higher. The 3-year national bond yield rose 4.6 basis points to 3.913%, the 10-year climbed 6.6bp to 4.394%, and the 30-year increased 7.1bp to 4.635%, marking the

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korean government bond yields surged on July 22, with the 3-year yield rising 4.6 basis points to 3.913%, the 10-year yield up 6.6 basis points to 4.394%, and the 30-year yield climbing 7.1 basis points to a record high of 4.635%. The spike follows a sharp

According to Signum Global Advisors analysis on July 22, a quantitative model predicts Trump may adjust his hardline Iran policy by late July, with July 26 identified as the highest probability timing. The model identified 2.9 standard deviations as the average threshold needed to trigger policy

WTI crude oil breaks $89 per barrel today, up 4.69% in 24 hours.

According to BlockBeats, on July 22, the U.S. launched its 11th consecutive airstrike against Iran, with Defense Secretary Hegises confirming that the U.S. government has invested at least $37.5 billion in military operations. Officials indicated that continued military action over the coming

Brent crude oil futures broke through $95 per barrel for the first time since June 11. The price surge marks a notable recovery in oil markets following weeks of consolidation.

According to Gate data, WTI crude oil rose 4% intraday to $88.42 per barrel on July 22. Brent crude gained over 2%, trading at $91.17 per barrel.

According to Guru Club, WTI crude oil surged 4% intraday on July 22, reaching $88.42 per barrel. Brent crude rose over 2% to $91.17 per barrel.

According to Yonhapinfomax, USD/KRW rose to 1,480.10 on July 22, up 6.70 won from the previous Seoul close of 1,473.40 won, marking a 7-day high. The gains reflect dollar strength amid escalating Middle East geopolitical risks, including ongoing Iranian airstrikes that have continued for 11 days

According to Zhitong Finance, Hong Kong's stock market posted mixed results today (July 22), with the Hang Seng Index declining 0.95% to 24,892.66 points and the Tech Index falling 3.04% to 4,668.23 points. Gold-linked ETFs bucked the market weakness amid easing Federal Reserve rate hike

According to Fox News, U.S. Trade Representative Usha Upadhyaya will testify before a Senate subcommittee today, July 22, on the Trump administration's trade and tariff policies.