US Treasury auction for the six weeks ending October 20 - bid-to-cover ratio 2.74, compared to 2.58 previously.

ZELENSKIY said Ukraine supports a reciprocal cessation of attacks on energy infrastructure.

Energy: 1. French Presidential Palace: Bahrain and the UAE have pledged to supply France with 100,000 tons of diesel per month each; Saudi Arabia has pledged 95,000 tons per month; these supplies are expected to begin in the coming weeks. 2. Norwegian Petroleum Authority: Norway's September production of oil, gas condensates, and condensate was 1.9 million barrels per day. 3. Alberta, Canada's energy powerhouse, voted against secession. 4. Shipping data shows that after Russia lifted its diesel export ban, at least one shipment of Russian diesel is en route to Turkey, while another tanker is destined for Brazil. 5. ICE data shows that the Dutch wholesale natural gas price has reached €90 per megawatt-hour for the first time since December 2022. 6. US Treasury Secretary Bessenter: No oil loading operations have been detected at the Iranian Kharg Island oil facility since August. 7. US Deputy Secretary of Energy Houstervet: Current diesel prices are higher than expected, and the US is working with refiners to find ways to increase production. 8. US Energy Secretary: The US is working with India to increase refining output to supply more products to the global market. 9. US Energy Secretary: If Russian diesel is exported to the US, it is likely to be shipped to the New England region. Agriculture/Mining: 1. Several banks have waived fees for accumulated gold reserves. 2. Trafigura: Copper supply is expected to increase by 2 million tons next year. 3. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Deepening capacity management in the non-ferrous metals industry and curbing low-level repetitive construction. 4. Shanxi Province has taken multiple measures to promote the resumption of work and production, and the effect of stabilizing coal production and supply is evident. 5. Affected by the heat wave, French corn production is expected to decline by 49% in 2026. 6. According to Bloomberg estimates, the copper mining industry needs approximately $332 billion in new investment to avoid future supply shocks. 7. Anglo American: Copper production fell by 5% in the third quarter due to weather disruptions in Chile. 8. World Gold Council's latest report: The digital gold market has reached $45 billion to $55 billion. 9. AmSpec, an independent inspection agency in Malaysia: Malaysian palm oil exports increased by 78% month-on-month from October 1st to 20th. 10. Chile's state-owned copper company, Copper International, set a record high of $350 per tonne for copper in the European market. 11. International Aluminium Institute: Global primary aluminum production is projected to reach 6.014 million tons in September 2026. 12. Central Bank of Russia: As of October 1st, gold reserves stood at 72.8 million troy ounces. 13. Market News: A US food importer filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade against the Trump administration's 50% tariffs on Canadian products. Global Shipping Situation: 1. A former EU commissioner sought Trump's assistance to restore the Black Sea grain transport corridor. 2. Iranian President: Negotiations are contingent on the US lifting pressure, threats, and sanctions. 3. US Secretary of State Rubio: Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are almost at pre-war levels. 4. U.S. Central Command: We have completely cleared mines from the international passageway in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian claims that an oil tanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz are untrue.