Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

Kuwait set the official selling price (OSP) for ultra-light crude exports to Asia in August at a discount of $5 per barrel to the Oman/Dubai average.

China's A-share oil and gas sector surged this afternoon (July 13). Shandong Molong approached the daily price limit, while Science Energy, Tongyuan Petroleum, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), and Blue Flame Holdings advanced in

According to Bloomberg's Kpler analysis, vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz have been disabling their transponders amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, with visible shipping activity declining sharply. Six bulk carriers that passed through the waterway last Sunday all had their Automatic

According to Jin10 data from July 13, European jet fuel inventories totaled 38 million barrels as of early June, covering less than 30 days of demand, according to Energy Aspects data released June 18. With escalating Middle East tensions increasing supply disruption risks, the U.K., France, and

According to Russian state news agency TASS and U.S. military statements, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on July 13 that it had conducted missile and drone attacks on a U.S. Air Force base in Jordan, triggering fires in ammunition depots and fuel storage tanks. The Guard Corps

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XTIUSD (WTI Crude USOIL) has surged by 4% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Philippine Energy Secretary Sharon Garin announced on July 13 that diesel prices will increase by P2.62 to P4.62 per liter starting July 14, marking another week of upward pressure on fuel costs. The price adjustments, covering the period from July 14 to 20, also include kerosene increases of P2.22

According to Rappler, the Philippines' Department of Energy announced on July 13 that diesel prices will rise by P2.62 to P4.62 per liter starting Tuesday, July 14. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin also set permitted price ranges for gasoline (decrease of P1 or increase of up to P1 per liter) and

According to Jin10 Futures, Zhengzhou rapeseed meal futures opened lower and declined with volatility on July 13. Canadian canola futures surged over 5%, driven by excessive prairie rainfall and European heat waves threatening crop growth. Strength in Chicago soybean and soybean oil futures, along w

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korean government bond yields rose on July 13, with the 10-year benchmark yield climbing 4.1 basis points to 4.277%. The 3-year benchmark yield increased 4.3 basis points to 3.813%. The gains were driven by elevated U.S. Treasury yields in Asian trading, a

According to Financial Times, Australia has become one of China's fastest-growing battery export markets as it transitions toward renewable energy. In March, the country's new battery installations accounted for nearly 10% of global capacity, with an average of approximately 2,000 residential batter

According to Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz chief economist, weekend clashes between the United States and Iran have intensified, testing the market consensus that a full-scale military conflict will not occur. On July 12, El-Erian said on X that the recent escalation could shake existing market

According to Goldman Sachs, effective global oil pipeline transmission capacity is expected to increase by 3.8 million barrels per day by the end of 2027, with cumulative gains reaching 7.3 million barrels per day by the end of 2028.

Japanese stock indices rose in morning trading, with the Nikkei 225 gaining 238.68 points (0.35%) to 68,796.41 and the Topix advancing 26.78 points (0.66%) to 4,062.86 at 9:19 AM. The gains followed strength in US artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks on the 10th (local time), which

According to Yonhap Infomax, on July 13, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 238.68 points or 0.35% to 68,796.41, while the Topix index gained 26.78 points or 0.66% to 4,062.86. The rally followed strength in U.S. technology and semiconductor stocks on July 10 (local time). SK Hynix's American

According to researcher Han Ji-young of Kiwoom Securities, South Korea's KOSPI has triggered circuit breakers (trading halts) 6 times in 9 trading days this month as of July 13, marking unusual market volatility. The frequency has reached roughly once every four days, driven by a combination of

According to Shanghai Steel Union, MMLC battery-grade lithium carbonate spot price (midpoint) declined to 153,950 yuan/ton this morning (July 13), down 500 yuan/ton from July 12 at 16:30.

According to Economic Observer, about 20 global power semiconductor companies raised prices during the first half of 2026, driven by surging demand from AI data centers and new energy vehicle 800V platforms, combined with shrinking 8-inch wafer capacity and rising raw material costs. The price

The USD/KRW exchange rate fell 1.60 won to 1,499.80 won at 9:05 AM on May 13 in the Seoul foreign exchange market, compared to the previous trading day's Seoul close. The decline occurred despite escalating US-Iran military tensions, as improved supply-demand expectations exerted stronger downward p

Bitcoin (BTC) experiences extreme short-term volatility; as of July 13, it is temporarily trading around $63,780. The Bank of Thailand requires that personal cash deposits above 5 million Thai baht need proof of source, and it will strengthen monitoring of stablecoin transactions. Pakistan’s crypto-asset regulator has met with scholars who issued a ruling banning digital assets, and believes that stablecoins, tokenized assets, and unsecured tokens should be judged separately. Macroeconomic Event