Recently, the United States and Israel have carried out military strikes on Iran, leading to significant changes in the pattern of crude oil trade in

During the National Day holiday, overseas commodities traded mixed. ICE raw sugar futures led the gains, with the most active contract surging over 10%; Brent

Macroeconomics 1. [Tariff-Rate Quotas] Ministry of Commerce: Detailed implementation rules for 2027 import tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for sugar, wool, and wool tops have been released. The

On Thursday, October 8, international crude oil futures closed sharply higher. The main contracts for both WTI and Brent crude rose by nearly 4%; during

On October 8, international crude oil futures closed significantly higher. The settlement price for the U.S. WTI crude oil futures contract for November delivery rose

On October 7, international crude oil futures closed lower. The settlement price for the November contract of U.S. WTI crude oil futures was $88.28 per

Crude oil prices fell, with prices fluctuating throughout the day, as attacks by Iran on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz increased, whilst oil shipments

On Tuesday, September 29th, due to signs of recovery in Middle East crude oil exports, the advancement of indirect talks between the US and Iran,

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

Oil prices fell as the impact of Saudi Arabia increasing crude supplies via a key pipeline outweighed market concerns over the US-Iran standoff. Copper prices

Data indicates that crude oil exports from major Middle Eastern producers are projected to reach 12.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in September—a new high

Iran has persisted with a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, but the plan was rejected by U.S. President Trump, potentially

US diesel futures tumbled amid widespread speculation that the White House is considering an export ban. Meanwhile, Brent crude rebounded above $100 a barrel as

US diesel futures plummeted amid market speculation that the White House is considering an export ban. Meanwhile, Brent crude rebounded above $100 per barrel as

Since September, crude oil prices have held firm above $100 per barrel, yet end-market demand for petrochemicals remains sluggish. This combination of factors has intensified

Asian petrochemical trade flows are undergoing a reshuffle due to the protracted conflict in the Middle East, accelerating adjustments in the regional supply landscape. At

Macroeconomics 1. [Monetary Policy] The People's Bank of China (PBOC) held a symposium with foreign financial institutions to solicit their views and suggestions, and to discuss

On September 21, international crude oil futures closed lower. The settlement price for the U.S. WTI crude oil futures contract for November delivery was $92.37

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

Surging global crude shipping costs are rendering some long-haul crude trades unprofitable and threatening to disrupt trade flows, all amidst unprecedented tightness in the fuel