Spot Inventory: Data from one source indicates that for the week ending November 6, weekly lithium carbonate production reached 28,200 tonnes—an increase of only 379 tonnes

A survey indicates that, despite ongoing export restrictions, crude oil production by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) rose in October, driven by

Following the conclusion of the U.S. midterm elections, market expectations regarding geopolitical tensions shifted last week. International crude oil prices plummeted, putting pressure on the

Against the backdrop of an ongoing global energy transition and China’s accelerated development of a new energy system, international cooperation in the energy sector is

In October 2026, market prices for polystyrene (PS) in China trended upward with some volatility. As of October 28, the average price for the 525

From November 3 to 5, the 2026 Nitrogen Fertilizer Industry Marketing Conference, hosted by the China Nitrogen Fertilizer Industry Association, was held in Chengdu, Sichuan.

According to statistics from Secex, the pace of Brazilian corn exports in October 2026 lagged behind the levels seen during the same period last year.

On November 9, the domestic fuel oil market experienced a downward trend. Low-sulfur 180cst fuel oil was quoted at 7,600–8,500 RMB/ton (ex-works/self-pickup), while low-sulfur 120cst

The Indonesian Sugar Association has reported that as the 2026 sugarcane crushing season nears its end, national cane sugar production has reached 2.6–2.7 million metric

Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on November 9 shows that in October 2026, the national producer price index (PPI) for manufactured goods

On November 9, international crude oil futures plummeted by more than 5%. The settlement price for the December contract of U.S. WTI crude oil fell

On November 4, the prices of domestic precious metals futures closed higher across the board. The main contract price of Shanghai gold closed at 867.46

On November 9, prices for natural rubber raw materials in Thailand’s production regions saw a decline: ribbed smoked sheets (RSS) were quoted at 85.70 THB/kg

Copper prices have seen a sharp decline recently, driven by a confluence of factors: heightened macroeconomic risk aversion, a cooling narrative around AI-driven demand, and

According to data from SunSirs, the average market price for rapeseed oil was 10,750 RMB/tonne on November 2, falling to 10,330 RMB/tonne by November 9—a

On November 9, the National Bureau of Statistics released price data for October. In October, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained flat month-on-month and rose 0.7%

Since 2026, the spot price of caustic soda in Shandong has been on a downward trend, with issues such as high inventory, sluggish exports and

Last week, major thermal coal indices saw a modest recovery, with prices rising across most calorific value (CV) categories—only the 4500 kcal/kg grade (as tracked

On November 10, the domestic urea market faced downward pressure. With export expectations failing to materialize, bullish sentiment has cooled, while the fundamental landscape—characterized by

Last week, the overall market for mild steel plates followed a trend of "initial decline, stabilization, and a subsequent pullback." In the spot market, there