U.S. EIA in July forecasts this year’s average WTI at $76.26/bbl, down from $88.32/bbl previously.

Xinyu Mulinsen Electronics, a wholly owned unit of A-share firm Mulinsen, said it will raise prices across its PCB product range by 10–15% effective July 7, 2026. This is the unit’s third adjustment in recent weeks — it raised prices 20% on June 12 and a further 10% on June 17. The company cited surging costs and tight supply of upstream glass-fibre cloth, which have pushed copper-clad laminate (CCL) costs higher. It warned board-material shortages could deepen in Q3–Q4 and said prepayments may secure supply but will not guarantee price stability.

Kazakhstan plans to extend its ban on fuel exports until May 2027.