Recently, a sudden escalation of geopolitical conflict in the Middle East drove international oil prices sharply higher, with Brent crude breaching the $90-per-barrel mark once

Escalating military tensions between the US and Iran have raised concerns regarding crude oil supply risks, driving WTI and Brent crude prices up by more

Guangdong Henghe Yongsheng Group Co., Ltd. issued a notice stating that, due to the international geopolitical situation and rising crude oil prices, the costs of

Price trend According to the SunSirs commodity analysis system, the styrene market fluctuated within a narrow range last week; the average price was 8,970 RMB/ton on

Macroeconomics 1. [US Core PCE Price Index] The US core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.2% month-on-month in July, matching the forecast and up

Macroeconomics 1. [Electric Power] Data from the National Energy Administration shows that, as of the end of July this year, the country's cumulative installed power generation

Macroeconomics 1. [Oil & Gas Planning] The NDRC and the National Energy Administration have issued the "15th Five-Year Plan" for Oil and Natural Gas Development. The

According to the SunSirs commodity analysis system, the styrene market saw a slight rise last week; the average price was 8,620 RMB/ton on August 10

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

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

According to the SunSirs commodity analysis system, the styrene market fluctuated downward last week; the average price was 8,620 RMB/ton on August 3 and 8,350

Macroeconomics 1. [Automotive] CPCA (China Passenger Car Association): In July, national retail sales of passenger cars totaled 1.506 million units, down 18% year-on-year and 6% month-on-month;

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

According to the SunSirs commodity analysis system, the styrene market experienced a weak decline last week; the average price fell from 9,064 RMB/ton on July

Macroeconomics 1. [Energy Sector Land Use Tax] The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration have adjusted the urban land use tax policy for enterprises

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

After a four-month hiatus, the trend of a widening price spread between benzene and styrene has re-emerged. As of July 27, the average closing price

According to the SunSirs commodity analysis system, the styrene market trended upward with strength last week; the average price rose from 8,190 RMB/ton on July

Macroeconomics 1. [Reverse Repo] On July 15, 2026, the People's Bank of China will conduct an outright reverse repo operation totaling 1.4 trillion RMB. The operation