The German DAX 30 index closed down 55.03 points, or 0.22%, at 24,626.69 on Monday, June 29th; the UK FTSE 100 index closed down 15.60 points, or 0.15%, at 10,492.42 on Monday, June 29th; and the French CAC 40 index closed down 17.54 points, or 0.21%

[Futures Market Hotspot Tracking] Both US soybean and corn good-to-excellent ratings fell short of expectations. According to data from the US Department of Agriculture, soybean crop conditions are the worst in three years! Where are the opportunities in the future?

Energy: 1. National Energy Administration: Electricity trading volume in the national power market increased by 24.8% year-on-year from January to May. 2. US Interior Secretary Bergham: Gasoline prices could definitely fall below $3 per gallon. 3. Trump warned gasoline retailers that they must immediately lower prices, targeting $2.50 per gallon. 4. According to data from the US Department of Energy, US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) crude oil inventories decreased by approximately 5.5 million barrels last week, falling to 325.7 million barrels, the lowest level since 1983. 5. my country's first 550 MW F-class gas turbine project has commenced full-capacity power generation. 6. South Korea is accelerating nuclear power construction to meet surging electricity demand. 7. Pakistan urgently purchased liquefied natural gas due to export disruptions to Qatar. 8. Local media reported a fire at India's Hardia oil refinery; the cause is still unknown. 9. Sources: Iraq's National Oil Market Authority significantly reduced Basra crude oil prices in July. 10. Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: Gasoline sales in Japan fell 0.9% year-on-year in May, petroleum product sales fell 5.2% year-on-year, and kerosene sales rose 10.6% year-on-year; crude oil imports fell 38.4% year-on-year. 11. Morgan Stanley: Lowered its 2027 Brent crude oil price forecast from $80 per barrel to $75 for the first half and $70 for the second half. It now expects a global oil market surplus of 4.8 million barrels per day in 2027. Precious Metals and Mining: 1. Canada becomes the first G7 country to invest in mining in Greenland, providing C$7 million in funding. 2. An explosion occurred near the headquarters of Ecuador's Mining Regulatory Authority. 3. Aluminum prices are expected to see their largest monthly drop since 2008 due to supply outlook concerns. Agriculture: 1. Trump authorized a suspension of certain tariffs on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco. Situation in Iran: 1. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: We have informed Oman that it is necessary to redraw the navigation routes in the Strait of Hormuz, and the two sides will hold technical talks on this matter. Iran opposes any vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's designation and will seek to prevent such passage. 2. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: Most South Korean vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz; currently, two vessels remain in the area. Other: 1. According to Nikkei: Japan and India will reach an agreement on cooperation in ammonia and hydrogen production.