# Commodities
Latest news and articles about Commodities
Total: 16 articles found

China Production Material Prices Rise Across Majority of Monitored Goods in Early September 2026
Official data reveals 37 of 50 tracked commodities recorded gains, led by rebounds in ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Copper Reaches Record Highs as Chinese Smelters Face Structural Margins Crunch
Global raw material shortages and negative processing fees expose the vulnerability of China's midstream smelters amid record copper prices.

China Commodity Price Index Rises 4.1% in September as Demand Rebounds
A seasonal construction peak and higher energy costs pushed up prices across more than 70% of tracked bulk goods.

China Expands Mineral Reserves and Output Across Strategic Sectors
The Ministry of Natural Resources reports world-leading reserves in 14 minerals alongside rising energy and raw material production.

China Pushes Financial Sector Integration to Back Mineral Exploration
A forum at the China Mining Congress calls for patient capital to de-risk upstream prospecting and secure supply chains.

China Curbs Domestic Fuel Price Hikes Following Surge in Global Crude
The NDRC introduces temporary price controls, limiting gasoline and diesel price increases to buffer against international geopolitical volatility.

Shanghai Futures Exchange Lists Options for Steel and Fuel Oil
New options for hot-rolled coil, stainless steel, and low-sulfur fuel oil expand corporate risk management tools in metals and energy.

London Metal Exchange to Launch Shanghai Hot-Rolled Coil Contract on Oct. 27
The new ferrous futures listing links overseas commodities trading directly with Chinese steel benchmark pricing.

China Moves to Secure Autumn Grain Harvest as Maturation Enters Final Weeks
Major grain-producing provinces apply precision farming and disaster relief measures ahead of nationwide harvest operations.

China Food Reserves Agency Cites Stability Amid Rising Global Grain Prices
The National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration addressed external price volatility, affirming domestic market equilibrium.

Xi Calls for Deepened China-Russia Energy Ties at Vladivostok Forum
In a letter to the eighth bilateral energy forum, Xi emphasizes supply chain stability amid shifts in global markets.

China Industrial Material Prices Diverge in Early August as Steel Softens
Official data reveals 31 of 50 tracked commodities fell in early August, with ferrous metals sliding while copper and aluminum advanced.