Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

WTI crude oil rose more than 2% intraday on September 13, trading at $98.57 per barrel.

WTI crude oil opened 1.5% higher on Monday, trading at $98.12 per barrel.

According to Jin10 data, Houthi armed forces launched attacks that disrupted Saudi oil pipelines today (September 13), potentially threatening approximately 4% of global oil supplies. The Yemeni government military reported thousands of casualties on both sides from the escalating

Oman Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi announced on local time 13일 that a regional meeting scheduled for 14일 in Salalah has been postponed. The minister stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the meeting, intended to build consensus among regional nations, would not proceed as planned. The gathering

The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to 4.943% on September 10, approaching the 5% threshold for the first time since October 2023, while the 30-year yield touched 5.37%, a level not seen since 2001. The selloff was driven by oil prices surging above $100 per barrel with Brent crude

Bloomberg forecasts that gasoline prices in the United States will remain above $4 per gallon, following a pattern where the national average surpassed $4 multiple times this year and reached $4.15 on Labor Day. The sustained high prices reflect ongoing supply constraints in the energy market.

According to Bloomberg, U.S. gasoline prices are expected to remain above $4 per gallon, with the national average having reached $4.15 on Labor Day. The persistence of high gas prices reflects ongoing supply constraints and upward pressures on the broader energy

According to market data, the 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to 4.943% on September 10, flirting with the 5% threshold for the first time since October 2023. The 30-year yield touched 5.37%, a multi-decade high not seen since 2001. Brent crude surged above $107 per barrel amid Middle East

According to the UK maritime trade organization, a fully laden oil tanker flying a Panama flag came under missile attack in the Strait of Hormuz on September 14, igniting a severe fire. The vessel has lost propulsion, the organization

According to Jin10, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned on Sunday (September 14) that oil traders should not expect a quick breakthrough in the Strait of Hormuz situation. Wright noted that the global oil market remains dependent on alternative shipping routes, which currently supply

According to Jerusalem Post, on Sunday, Trump suggested the U.S. could remain in Iran and "take the oil," comparing this approach to American involvement in Venezuelan oil policies. He indicated Iran war may end by year's end or shortly after the U.S. November midterm elections, but also presented a

President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop Ukrainian strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, citing concerns about fuel shortages. The call relates to Ukraine's attacks on Russian fuel facilities, which have reportedly contributed to fuel shortages and prompted Ru

On September 13, Trump urged Zelenskyy to stop Ukraine's drone campaign against Russian oil refineries, characterizing the strikes as a threat to global fuel supplies. The request follows conversations Trump held with Russian President Putin. Zelenskyy countered with a proposal for mutual energy

According to official announcement, HyperPocket, a cross-asset trading platform built on the Hyperliquid ecosystem, launched today, supporting crypto and traditional finance assets including stocks, indices, commodities, and forex across Web, iOS, and Android. The platform simultaneously activated t

Only eight Vanguard ETFs outperformed the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) over the past five years, according to a ranking shared by StockMKTNewz. VOO delivered roughly 12.75% annualized returns during this period, but the Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) led all funds with a 25.84% annualized five-year return.

According to StockMKTNewz data, only 8 Vanguard ETFs outperformed the flagship S&P 500 ETF (VOO) over the past five years, with VOO's annualized return standing at approximately 12.75%. The Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) led by a significant margin at 25.84% annualized return, while the Vanguard

Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks. The route carried roughly 4 million barrels per day around the disrupted Strait of Hormuz. Brent settled Friday at $104.61 a barrel, while WTI closed at $100.05, with both finishing the week more than 8% higher. The pipeline

According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks over the weekend, threatening a key export route carrying roughly 4 million barrels per day around the disrupted Strait of Hormuz. Traders told Reuters the outage could materially reduce Saudi exports if

According to Jin10, German business leaders warned on September 13 that the Rhine River's low water levels could cause significant economic losses due to reduced cargo shipping capacity. The spokesperson for the Rhine Valley-Palatinate Chamber of Commerce described the situation as "very serious," w

According to Jin10 data and UAE official news agency WAM, Abu Dhabi's crown prince met with Iran's President Pezeshkian on September 13 amid rare high-level discussions between the two nations at the BRICS summit. The meeting focused on resolving tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical