Macroeconomics 1. [PPI] National Bureau of Statistics: In July 2026, the national producer price index (PPI) for manufactured goods rose by 3.5% year-on-year and fell by

Oil prices extended gains after an Iranian news agency reported that Iran had struck "hostile targets" in the Strait of Hormuz. Copper prices neared record

Macroeconomics 1. [Reverse Repo] To maintain ample liquidity in the banking system, the People's Bank of China will conduct a 500-billion-RMB outright reverse repo operation on

Oil prices fell for a third consecutive session amid signs that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz might be reached. Copper prices rose

Oil prices fell as both the U.S. and Iran signaled talks regarding the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, boosting market expectations for

After threatening to strike Iran "hard" and declaring that US "guns were locked and loaded," US President Trump abruptly changed course on August 1, calling

Macroeconomics 1. [Electricity] National Energy Administration: In June 2026, the volume of electricity traded in the national market reached 627.5 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of

Oil prices recorded their largest drop in more than three months as supply concerns regarding the Middle East and the Black Sea eased. Copper prices

Crude oil prices rose for a fourth consecutive session—with Brent crude hitting a more-than-one-month high—as both the U.S. and Iran downplayed the prospects of peace

According to Sina Finance, Brent crude oil climbed to its highest level since early June on Tuesday as conflicts in the Middle East and the

Precious metal prices have recently pulled back According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of SunSirs, as of July 17, 2026, the spot market price of

According to Sina Finance, crude oil prices fell on Thursday as traders balanced profit-taking against concerns over Middle East oil supplies, though prices still posted

Recently, copper prices have been fluctuating continuously. At the end of June, copper prices once dropped to around 100,500 RMB per ton, and then rebounded

According to Sina Finance, oil prices recorded gains for a third straight session as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran heightened concerns regarding Middle

On May 22, Kevin Walsh officially took over as the 17th Chair of the Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell. This leadership transition of the Federal

Macroeconomics 1. [PPI] National Bureau of Statistics: In June 2026, China's producer prices for manufactured goods rose by 4.1% year-on-year and fell by 0.3% month-on-month. Producer

Macroeconomics 1. [Foreign Exchange Reserves] Statistics from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange show that as of the end of June 2026, China's foreign exchange reserves

Precious metal prices retreated in June According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of SunSirs, the spot market price of gold stood at 869.92 RMB/gram as

In the first half of the year, the shift in the US Fed's monetary policy expectations was the core driving force behind the reversal of