The escalating US-Iran conflict is profoundly altering the global energy consumption landscape. The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently noted that disruptions to oil and liquefied

As of September 11, rapeseed inventories at major coastal oil plants stood at 422,800 tonnes, a decrease of 19,000 tonnes from the previous week. Rapeseed is

Customs data reveals that China naphtha imports totaled 703,700 tonnes in August 2026, a decrease of 510,500 tonnes (or 42.04%) from the previous month. Cumulative

According to the Lithium Industry Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, national lithium carbonate production in August stood at approximately 96,000 tonnes, down

Driven by factors such as supply constraints and expectations regarding potential tariffs, the flow of global copper inventories underwent structural changes, leading to a temporary

On the 21st, the most actively traded gold futures contract for December 2026 delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 0.99% to close at

As September began, the spandex market entered a phase where costs and demand vied for dominance; overall, prices remained high but consolidated, with upward momentum

The recent opening of the Pinglu Canal has established a river-sea intermodal transport link between the Xijiang River and Beibu Gulf, further enhancing the cross-border

In September, the price of polyester staple fiber rose significantly, driven by raw material costs; however, the recovery of downstream end-market demand fell short of

On August 6, the United States announced—pursuant to Section 232—the imposition of a 15% tariff and a minimum import price on imported polysilicon and its

September marked the start of the traditional "Golden September, Silver October" peak season as the hot, rainy weather subsided. While leading enterprises in many regions

The latest data from the General Administration of Customs shows that China's coking coal imports reached 13.071 million tonnes in August 2026. Although this represents

Core Logic Egg prices previously surged due to a drop in laying rates caused by high temperatures and concentrated stocking for the Mid-Autumn Festival and the

Core Logic Bearish Factors (Pressuring prices upward; current market realities) Industrial carryover inventories at historical highs Domestic production was abundant in the 2025/26 crushing season, leading to a

On September 21, the domestic propylene oxide market trended downward. Prevailing negotiated prices in Shandong fell to 11,070-11,100 RMB/ton, a drop of 500 RMB/ton from

Macroeconomics 1. [Electricity Consumption] National Energy Administration: In August 2026, total electricity consumption across society once again surpassed the one-trillion-kilowatt-hour mark, reaching 1.0332 trillion kWh—a year-on-year

Macroeconomics 1. [Electricity Consumption] National Energy Administration: In August 2026, total electricity consumption across society once again surpassed the one-trillion-kilowatt-hour mark, reaching 1.0332 trillion kWh—a year-on-year

Last week (September 14-20), the domestic polyamide filament market saw a continuous upward trend with price levels shifting higher. Prices for the three major varieties—POY,

On September 21, 2026 local time, the European Commission announced the final anti-dumping ruling on alkylphosphonic acids and their sodium salts originating in China, deciding

In 2026, polypropylene (PP) prices experienced heightened volatility and frequent surges. Spot prices climbed from 6,300 at the start of the year to break the