Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

According to BlockBeats, Federal Reserve new Chairman Kevin Wash took office on June 15 ahead of his first rate-setting meeting amid sticky inflation pressures. One-year inflation expectations remain elevated at 4.6%, while Michigan consumer sentiment recovered to 48.9. Wash previously advocated

According to Intercontinental Exchange data, UK wholesale natural gas prices fell 5.6% to 105.7 pence per therm recently.

On June 15, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the completion of a deal with Iran via Truth Social, stating he had authorized the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the U.S. naval blockade. The announcement eased Middle East conflict fears, triggering a sharp recovery across

Germany's wholesale price index (Produzentenpreisindex) declined 0.6% month-on-month in May, compared to a 2.0% increase in the previous month.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, COTTON (Cotton) has surged by 6% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

According to Reuters, the Disah LNG tanker has transited the Strait of Hormuz heading eastbound following the announcement of a U.S.-Iran peace accord. The vessel, carrying liquefied natural gas from Qatar's Ras Laffan port, is chartered by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) of

According to New York Post, Trump threatened on June 15 to impose 100% tariffs on French wine in response to Europe's digital tax policies.

India's Finance Minister stated on June 15 that the country faces challenges amid foreign exchange volatility, crude oil price uncertainty, and insufficient rainfall this year.

According to Tianqi Lithium, since the beginning of 2026, the company's main lithium products have seen significantly higher average selling prices compared to the same period last year, driven by growing demand from the new energy

According to a report by Bloomberg on June 15, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is considering whether to block the application from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME) to launch around-the-clock crude oil futures contracts; an unnamed senior CFTC official said that 24/7 trading may not be suitable for crude oil, because during periods of heightened geopolitical tension it could further amplify market volatility that is already at extreme levels. CME 24/7 Crude Oil an

According to Guru Club, China's domestic futures market closed mixed on June 15. Shanghai silver surged nearly 8%, with Shanghai gold and tin each gaining over 4%, while palladium and Shanghai zinc rose more than 2%. On the downside,

According to CNN, a U.S. official said on Monday that the U.S. military has received orders to lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, contingent on a signed agreement with Iran. However, the official noted that the situation remains fluid,

According to Bloomberg, the U.S. CFTC is considering whether to block CME Group's application to launch 24/7 trading for crude oil and gold futures contracts, heightening tensions between the regulator and the market giant. CME announced the move on June 15. The CFTC's main concerns include high

On June 15, 2026, global financial markets saw a dramatic synchronized bout of volatility. From crude oil to gold, from US stock futures to cryptocurrencies, nearly all major asset classes repriced in clear-cut directions along the same time axis. The immediate trigger for this volatility was the rapid rollout of the US-Iran peace agreement. On June 14, US President Trump announced on social media that the agr

According to Jin10, Malaysia palm oil futures fell to their lowest level since March on Monday (June 15), dragged down by weakness in related oil markets and crude oil price declines. The decline followed reports that U.S. President Trump and Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister signaled an initial

According to Guru Club, WTI crude oil futures fell 5.45% to $78.81 per barrel on June 15, following an Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding draft agreement comprising 14 clauses.

According to China National Petroleum Corporation News, CNPC Chairperson Dai Houliang met with Turkmenistan Gas Concern Deputy CEO Archayev on June 13 to discuss cooperation in the natural gas sector.

According to the National Development and Reform Commission, starting from 2026, China will organize a three-year campaign to overhaul nine key industries—including steel, electrolytic aluminum, cement, flat glass, oil refining, ethylene, synthetic ammonia, methanol, and coal power—focusing on

According to Shanghai Steel Union, battery-grade lithium carbonate (MMLC) spot prices rose to 171,400 yuan/ton in early trading on June 15, up 250 yuan/ton from the previous trading day's 4:30 PM close.

According to WSJ economics reporter Nick Timiraos, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh chaired his first FOMC meeting on June 15, with markets closely watching his communication approach as the central bank faces limited policy options. Iran-related energy price increases have kept inflation