Macroeconomics 1. [LPR] Authorized by the People's Bank of China, the National Interbank Funding Center announced that on August 20, 2026, the Loan Prime Rates (LPR)

International crude oil futures closed higher on August 19. The settlement price for the U.S. WTI crude oil futures contract for October delivery rose by

1. [Crude Oil] International crude oil futures closed higher on August 18. The settlement price for the US WTI crude oil futures contract for October

Data released by the American Petroleum Institute (API) shows that U.S. crude oil and distillate inventories fell last week, while gasoline inventories rose. For the

Macroeconomics 1. [Oil & Gas Planning] NDRC and NEA: Issued the "15th Five-Year Plan" for Oil and Natural Gas Development. Targets for 2030 include: domestic oil

Data from the U.S. Department of Energy shows that U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) crude oil inventories fell by approximately 5.3 million barrels last week

A research report by CITIC Futures indicates that crude oil inventories are currently undergoing a sustained drawdown, and U.S. retail prices for gasoline and diesel

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