Macroeconomics 1. [Federal Reserve Interest Rates] The Federal Reserve announced that it would maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.75% to 4%,

Since early August, international natural rubber prices have rebounded from their periodic lows for the year, accelerating upward after breaking out of a previous range-bound

Latest data indicates that in the first three quarters of 2026, Thailand's total exports of natural rubber (excluding compounded rubber) reached 1.827 million tonnes, an

The rubber industry chain saw mixed price movements in October. Throughout the month, international crude oil prices remained high, providing significant cost support for the

According to statistics from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, natural rubber imports in September 2026 totaled 489,500 tonnes—an increase

Since the beginning of October, the natural rubber market has seen an initial rise followed by a decline, characterized by wide fluctuations. According to data

Since entering October, the price of natural rubber has continued to strengthen. On Monday, the main natural rubber futures contract RU2701 hit an intraday

On October 16, the market for natural rubber raw materials in Thailand experienced a slight decline. Prices for ribbed smoked sheets (RSS) fell by 0.50

Following the October National Day holiday, the domestic rubber market has experienced a notable shift. As of the market close on October 8, the price

On October 14, market prices for natural rubber raw materials in Thailand increased: Ribbed Smoked Sheets (RSS) were quoted at 90.50 THB/kg (up 0.50 THB/kg);

Macroeconomics 1. [Russia-Ukraine Conflict] On October 11 (local time), Donald Trump announced via social media that the energy war between Russia and Ukraine had entered an

Since the beginning of this year, rubber prices have continued to rise. As of the close on October 8, the price of the main

Rubber prices have trended upward throughout the year; as of the close on October 9, the benchmark rubber contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange stood

On October 9, the natural rubber market in Qingdao continued its upward trend. The main Shanghai rubber futures contract surged significantly, prompting spot market traders

A cluster of bullish factors materialized in overseas markets during the National Day holiday. Consequently, the main SHFE rubber contract showed a volatile upward trend

According to reports from Thailand dated October 5, a total of 141,472 rai (approximately 23,000 hectares) of rubber plantations across the Thai provinces of Rayong,

On September 28, prices for natural rubber raw materials in Thai production regions increased: ribbed smoked sheets (RSS) were quoted at 87.00 THB/kg (up 0.40

Based on data released by Customs, the China Natural Rubber Association reports that China's total natural rubber imports in August 2026 amounted to 486,000 tonnes,

[Introduction] Overall phenological conditions in domestic and overseas production areas have been relatively normal this year, with tapping operations proceeding smoothly. However, the rainy season