Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

Bitcoin (BTC) staged a V-shaped rebound and was trading at around $80,920 as of October 29. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reopening its investigation into whether Polymarket violated its agreement to bar US users, drawing attention. Strategy shareholders approved daily dividend accrual for STRC, STRF, STRK, and STRD, with 99.3% voting in favor. Macro Events & Crypto Hot Topics US prediction market platform Polymarket is once again facing regulatory scrutiny. According to

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices declined as diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran gained momentum. December delivery WTI traded at $101.94 at 7:37 AM, down 0.82% from the previous day, according to Yonhap Infomax commodity futures data. The price movement

According to Yonhapinfomax commodity futures data, WTI crude oil for December delivery fell 0.82% to $101.94 on October 29 as prospects for renewed U.S.-Iran diplomatic negotiations eased Middle East tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran remains open to diplomatic

According to Yicai Global, the S&P 500 Energy index surged 52% year-to-date through October 27, becoming the best-performing sector in 2026, compared to a 13% gain for the broader S&P 500. Brent crude and WTI crude rallied over 70% and nearly 75% respectively this year, as major U.S. energy

According to Jin10 Futures, butadiene market rose yesterday (October 29), driving synthetic rubber factory prices higher as feedstock costs remained strong. Supply of liquid inventory tightened, making low-priced stock scarce. Oil prices also climbed overnight amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions,

According to Bloomberg, in early March, a trader allegedly placed over $170 million in abnormal orders across two accounts on decentralized derivatives platform Hyperliquid using oil-linked crypto derivatives, according to analysis provided by blockchain monitoring firm Solidus Labs. Solidus

According to China Citic Securities research report on October 29, VLCC one-year time charter rates remained stable, but spot rates declined last week, prompting market concerns. The number of vessels attacked in the Middle East in October exceeded September levels. The research notes that

According to reports on October 29, international oil prices rose around 1 percent amid concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. The market is responding to ongoing conflict in Yemen, an attack on a Saudi Arabian refinery, and expectations that the U.S. may take military

According to Jin10 Futures, on Thursday morning, Malaysia's Bursa Malaysia Derivatives crude palm oil futures are likely to open lower, tracking declines in international crude oil and Chicago soybean oil futures. The weakness in global commodity markets is expected to weigh on early trading.

According to Reuters and Bloomberg, the London Metal Exchange (LME) is exploring tokenizing metals stored in its Hong Kong warehouses to support financing, aligning with Hong Kong's five-year economic blueprint announced in September 2026. The LME stated it is "in early stages of exploring the toke

According to reports, CBOT soft red winter wheat futures closed down 1.8% on Wednesday, marking the ninth decline in the past 10 trading sessions and hitting a four-month low. Sources disclosed on Wednesday that shipping permits through the Kerch Strait connecting the Azov and Black Seas remain

According to the World Bank, global commodity prices are expected to rise 23% in 2026, driven by elevated energy costs during Middle East conflicts, disrupted shipping routes, and increased demand for safe-haven assets such as

Brazil's Petrobras produced 3.5 million barrels per day of oil, natural gas, and derivatives during the third quarter of 2026, the state-owned company disclosed.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures for December delivery rose $2.88 per barrel to $102.78 on the 28th (US Eastern Time), marking a 2.88% gain and returning above the $100 threshold after one day. Brent crude December futures, the global benchmark, closed up $1.44 (1.26%) at $115.32.

According to trading data, WTI crude oil for December delivery rose $2.88, or 2.88%, to $102.78 per barrel on October 28 (U.S. Eastern time), breaking above $100 for the first time in three trading days. Brent crude for December delivery gained $1.44, or 1.26%, to $115.32 per barrel. U.S.

Mike Selig, a commissioner at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, stated on October 28 that AI could hasten fully autonomous trading systems. He called for regulators to examine developer registration requirements, liability frameworks when systems fail, and methods to verify trading

Moneda AI launched an investment analysis tool that allows users to query insights on stocks, ETFs, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. The tool aims to empower users by providing analytical capabilities similar to those of Wall Street analysts, democratizing investment analysis for retail

According to the White House, President Trump signed an executive action today (October 28) to adjust U.S. import policy on robots, industrial machinery, and related components.

A trader on decentralized exchange Hyperliquid placed more than $170 million in suspect orders in the platform's Brent crude perpetual futures market during March, according to a report by market surveillance firm Solidus Labs on Oct. 28. The orders were submitted during a period of heightened oil-p

Kevin Warsh, chair of the Federal Reserve, stated that political considerations played no role in the central bank's interest-rate decision, as reported by Cointelegraph on October 28. Warsh said the Fed will closely assess how geopolitical developments and rising oil prices affect monetary