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SunSirs: Global Chemical Prices Experience Volatility and Divergence

As of mid-September, global chemical prices are undergoing volatile adjustments. A combination of strong fluctuations in crude oil prices, regional supply-demand mismatches, and shifting downstream

2026-09-30

SunSirs: U.S. Plans to Release 40 Million Barrels of Crude Oil via Exchange

2026-09-30 15:13:49 SunSirs

On the 29th, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Petroleum Reserves issued a solicitation to release up to 40 million barrels of crude oil

SunSirs: Centinela Copper Mine (Annual Output: 240,400 Tons) Faces Another Strike Threat

2026-09-30 15:38:44 SunSirs

Labor negotiations at the Centinela Copper Mine under Antofagasta Minerals have escalated. The two main unions stated that they are ready to strike; however, they

SunSirs: Copper Deficit Projected at 530,000 Tons by 2026; Peru’s 1-Million-Ton Production Boost Not Expected Until 2032

2026-09-30 15:41:54 SunSirs

Peru plans to cancel 27 mining permits, but new production will not arrive until 2031-2032 Key Data 27 permits: Peru plans to cancel mining permit requirements 1 million

SunSirs: Nickel – Substantial Downstream Buying Demand in China Has Not Yet Rebounded

2026-09-30 15:45:13

Regarding supply and costs, the market continues to monitor the approval progress of new RKAB quotas for 2026. While some new quotas are gradually being

SunSirs: Benzene: Supported by Low Domestic Port Inventories; Focus on Crude Oil and Overseas Aromatics Maintenance Catalysts

2026-09-30 14:42:13

Overall, the benzene market remains resilient, underpinned by low port inventories and crude oil costs; however, weak downstream chemical margins limit the potential for a

SunSirs: China Paper Sector Rallies; Yiyi Shares and Hengfeng Paper Hit Daily Limit

2026-09-30 14:36:00 SunSirs

On September 30, the A-share paper sector experienced a midday surge. Yiyi Shares and Hengfeng Paper hit their daily price limits, while stocks such as

SunSirs: Peak Market Entry of New Cotton Intensifies Tug-of-War Between Domestic and International Spot and Futures Markets

2026-09-30 15:45:25

Domestic Cotton Spot Market Situation On September 29, domestic spot prices declined. The average price for domestic 3128-grade cotton (Cotlook B Index equivalent) stood at 17,315

SunSirs: Canada Significantly Raises Rapeseed Ending Stocks Forecast

2026-09-30 14:11:33 SunSirs

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada recently released its latest supply and demand report, raising the projected ending stocks for rapeseed for the 2026/27 marketing year to

SunSirs: China Coking Coal Costs Ease; Expectations of Downward Pressure on Coke Prices Before the Holiday Strengthen

2026-09-30 14:03:59 SunSirs

On September 29, the domestic coke market maintained a fragile balance with prices generally stable, yet downward pressure continued to build. Recently, the failure rate

SunSirs: Analysis of the Impact of a Significant Increase in US Soybean Export Inspections

2026-09-30 14:01:35 SunSirs

The USDA export inspection report shows that US soybean export inspections increased by 50% compared to a week ago and by 89% compared to the

SunSirs: China Glass Prices in North China Decline, Spot Market Remains Weak

2026-09-30 14:00:28 SunSirs

Entering the traditional peak season of September, the spot market for float glass in North China continued to weaken. Several companies in Shahe, a major

SunSirs: Domestic Oversupply Persists; China White Sugar Futures Fluctuate Weakly

2026-09-30 13:57:07 SunSirs

High domestic inventories and expectations of a bumper harvest in the new crushing season are weighing on the market. Although international raw sugar prices have

SunSirs: Weakened Cost-Side Support; Propylene Prices to Fluctuate Within a Range in the Short Term

2026-09-30 13:26:39

On September 28, the spot price for propylene was 9,900 RMB/tonne in East China and 9,700 RMB/tonne in Shandong. There is currently no pressure on

SunSirs: Review of the Global Urea Market (First Three Quarters of 2026) and Outlook for the Fourth Quarter

2026-09-30 13:14:45

In 2026, the global urea market experienced a period of rare and intense volatility. In late February, the outbreak of geopolitical conflict in the Middle

SunSirs: Sulfur and Sulfuric Acid Prices Fall Ahead of Holiday; Value Chain Profits Redistributed

2026-09-30 10:51:54

In late September, domestic markets for sulfur and sulfuric acid continued to weaken. Monitoring data shows that as of September 24, the spot price for

SunSirs: China Polyethylene Prices Rose Then Fell in September, Rebounding at Month-End

2026-09-30 10:40:35 SunSirs

According to data from SunSirs, the average spot price of LLDPE (7042) was 8,885 RMB/ton on September 1 and 9,351 RMB/ton on September 29, an

SunSirs: Market Prices Stable Overall During Mid-Autumn Holiday; China Egg Prices Drop

2026-09-30 10:37:53 SunSirs

During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the supply of essential food items—often referred to as "vegetable basket" products—was plentiful across the country. Markets for staples such

SunSirs: Reshaping the Global Allocation of Agricultural and Chemical Resources

2026-09-30 10:37:09

Against the backdrop of energy shortages triggered by geopolitical conflicts, a joint study by Chatham House and the Forest Stewardship Council indicates that global biofuel

SunSirs: Analysis of Rising China Domestic Fuel Oil Prices on September 29

2026-09-30 10:33:01 SunSirs

Domestic fuel oil prices rose on September 29; ex-warehouse quotes for low-sulfur 180cst fuel oil ranged from 7,500 to 8,000 RMB/tonne, while quotes for low-sulfur

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