Seven key oil-producing nations within the OPEC+ alliance have decided to keep crude oil production levels for October unchanged from September, reaffirming their commitment to

Macroeconomics 1. [Federal Reserve] Federal Reserve Governor Waller stated that if upcoming data confirms that inflationary pressures are cooling, he would be inclined to support keeping

On September 3 (local time), US Central Command announced that US forces are continuing to enforce a maritime blockade against Iran in regional waters. As

On Wednesday, September 2, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released an inventory report showing a decline in U.S. crude oil and gasoline stocks, alongside

Six months into the Middle East conflict, the power dynamics of the global oil market have undergone a structural shift. The OPEC+ alliance, once the

WTI crude rose slightly after Iran claimed to have launched fresh strikes against U.S. military bases. Copper prices increased as comments from U.S. President Trump

1. [Crude Oil] International crude oil futures closed higher on September 2. The settlement price for the US WTI crude oil futures contract for October

On September 2, international crude oil futures closed higher. The settlement price for the US WTI crude oil futures contract for October delivery rose by

On September 1 (local time), a renewed escalation in the US-Iran conflict triggered market risk-aversion, while unexpectedly bullish US API inventory data released later in

Macroeconomics 1. [China Manufacturing PMI] China's RatingDog Manufacturing PMI rose to a two-month high of 51.5 in August; the growth rate of new export orders hit

On September 1, international crude oil futures saw a significant rise. The settlement price for the U.S. WTI crude oil futures contract for October delivery

US crude oil prices surpassed $90 per barrel for the first time since late July, as a new round of US strikes against Iran sparked

After nearly six months of optimistic expectations, sentiment in global commodity markets is undergoing a decisive shift. Previously, the market generally bet that the Middle

Oil tanker freight rates have surged due to a combination of factors, including shifting trade patterns, geopolitical disruptions, and extended voyage distances that drive continued

1. [Crude Oil] On August 31, international crude oil futures closed higher. The settlement price for the US WTI crude oil futures contract for October

On August 31, international crude oil futures closed with significant gains. The settlement price for the U.S. WTI crude oil futures contract for October delivery

Oil prices recorded their largest gain in three weeks, driven by a sudden escalation in Middle East tensions. Gold prices edged lower as the renewed

Macroeconomics 1. [PMI] National Bureau of Statistics: In August 2026, the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 49.8%, up 0.6 percentage points from the previous

After weeks of relative calm, the US military struck Iranian rocket launchers that were being prepared to deploy mines into the Strait of Hormuz on