On August 17, international crude oil futures rose. The settlement price for the September contract of U.S. WTI crude oil futures stood at $84.50 per

Crude oil prices rose on Monday amid signs that the conflict in the Middle East is unlikely to subside in the near term. Gold prices

Macroeconomics 1. [M2] Central Bank: At the end of July, the outstanding balance of broad money (M2) stood at 355.51 trillion RMB, up 7.7% year-on-year. The

Amid the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and as of the time of reporting by the *China Securities Journal* on August 14, the

Macroeconomics 1. [Anti-dumping Duties] Pursuant to Article 50 of the *Anti-dumping Regulations*, the Ministry of Commerce recommended to the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council

On August 13, international crude oil futures closed lower. The settlement price for the September contract of U.S. WTI crude oil futures was $81.25 per

According to the Economic Daily, the global commodity market experienced a round of intense volatility—rare in recent years—during the first half of this year, driven

Crude oil prices have halted their recent rally as investors assess the actual volume of oil currently moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Gold prices

Macroeconomics 1. [Monetary Policy] The central bank released the Report on Monetary Policy Implementation in China for the second quarter of 2026. The report proposes the

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) stated on Wednesday that U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) unexpectedly rose last week due

Crude oil prices fluctuated during the session as negotiations between Iran and the U.S. regarding the Strait of Hormuz showed little sign of a breakthrough,

Macroeconomics 1. [Automotive] Data from the CPCA (China Passenger Car Association) shows that retail sales of passenger vehicles in China totaled 1.461 million units in July,

According to China Chemical Industry News, international oil prices have recently retreated due to expectations of easing tensions in the Middle East. However, in early

On August 11, international crude oil futures closed higher. The settlement price for the September contract of U.S. WTI crude oil rose by $1.07 (1.3%)

On Monday, August 10, international crude oil prices staged a strong rebound. The two major benchmark contracts surged by over 5%—marking the largest single-day gain

Crude oil prices rose as the outlook for an agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz remained uncertain. Amidst this backdrop of dampened risk appetite, copper

Macroeconomics 1. [Monetary Policy] The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has issued its "15th Five-Year Plan for Reform and Development" alongside nine supporting action plans for

On August 10, international crude oil futures closed higher. The settlement price for the September contract of U.S. WTI crude oil rose by $3.95 (5.1%)

Oil prices climbed steadily as Iran and Oman failed to reach an agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while European diesel prices surged following

Macroeconomics 1. [PPI] National Bureau of Statistics: In July 2026, China's producer prices for industrial products rose by 3.5% year-on-year and fell by 0.7% month-on-month. Purchase