According to Iranian media Fars News, power has been restored to most areas of Tehran and Karaj.

[RMB Central Parity Rate in the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market on March 30, 2026] USD/CNY was quoted at 6.9223, up 82 points (RMB depreciation); EUR/CNY was quoted at 7.9551, down 134 points; HKD/CNY was quoted at 0.88384, up 2.3 points; GBP/CNY was quoted at 9.1666, down 464 points; AUD/CNY was quoted at 4.7419, down 188 points; CAD/CNY was quoted at 4.9795, down 82 points; 100 JPY/CNY was quoted at 4.3171, down 100 points; CNY/RUB was quoted at 11.7781, up 7 points; NZD/CNY was quoted at 3.9672, down 138 points; CNY/MYR was quoted at 0.57977, up 11.8 points; CHF/CNY was quoted at 8.6526, down 427 points; The Singapore dollar/Chinese yuan exchange rate was 5.3655, down 87 points.

Energy: 1. Indian government: Retail prices for gasoline and diesel will remain unchanged. 2. According to the New York Times: The US will allow Russian oil tankers to travel to Cuba. 3. US media: Officials reveal Europe is drafting a post-war tanker escort plan. 4. Trump administration halts offshore wind power projects, pushing funds back to fossil fuels. 5. LSEG data shows that the profit margin for 10ppm sulfur diesel in Asia has reached a record high. 6. Production at Libya's Sharara oil field is expected to return to normal levels within 48 hours. 7. Market news: Qatar announces that its May LNG delivery operations are affected by force majeure. 8. Indian tax officials: Export taxes on diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel will be reviewed every two weeks. 9. Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy: The attack on the Ust-Luga port did not affect Kazakhstan's oil exports. 10. According to TASS: Russia has decided to impose a gasoline export ban on its oil producers from April 1 to July 31. 11. According to the Washington Post: Cuban officials have requested Pope Leo XIV's assistance in lobbying the Trump administration to ease the oil embargo. 12. Sources say that Russian oil producers are warning buyers of potential force majeure events in the wake of drone attacks on Baltic ports. 13. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE): Open interest in all commodities and energy products, including oil, natural gas, and Brent crude, hit record highs. 14. Commerzbank: In our prime scenario, assuming the war ends in May, we expect Brent crude prices to fall to $90 per barrel by the end of the second quarter. Precious Metals and Mining: 1. CEO of Chile's state-owned copper company: Solid demand will support the copper market. 2. Aluminum on the London Metal Exchange opened more than 5% higher at $3,474 per tonne after Iran attacked aluminum production facilities in the Middle East. 3. Rio Tinto issued a business update following Tropical Cyclone Narrat: Its 2026 Pilbara iron ore shipment guidance remains at 323 million to 338 million tons. Weather factors reduced iron ore shipments by 8 million tons, half of which is expected to recover. 4. Commerzbank: Raised its year-end gold price forecast to $5,000/oz and its year-end forecast to $5,200/oz. Platinum prices are expected to reach $2,100/troy ounce by mid-year and $2,300/oz by year-end.