Core Insights - The transition from "stocks rise, bonds fall" to "stocks fall, bonds do not rise" reflects the disparity in asset trends, indicating a lack of strong bullish drivers in the bond market while the equity market focuses on restoring investor confidence [1][3][11] - The bond market has seen a rebound from low levels, but the momentum for further increases is weak due to limited expectations for monetary policy easing and a generally low investor sentiment after a year of significant volatility [1][3][14] - The equity market, despite the Shanghai Composite Index reaching new highs, lacks strong trading logic to support its rise, leading to pressure from high absolute index levels and recent volatility in overseas markets [1][3][14] Understanding U.S. Rate Cut Expectations - The Federal Reserve faces a dilemma between employment and inflation, with mixed signals from the labor market suggesting that a significant recession is not imminent, which may not justify a rate cut in December [2][15][16] - The absence of key labor data due to government shutdowns means the Fed may adopt a cautious stance, waiting for clearer signals before making decisions on rate cuts [2][18][22] - The fluctuation in rate cut expectations has impacted global asset pricing, with the potential for volatility in the rate cut timeline, although the overall direction towards easing remains unchanged [2][22] Bond Market Dynamics - The bond market currently lacks a clear bullish trading narrative, making it susceptible to profit-taking after minor gains, with the potential for a breakout dependent on consistent bullish signals from policy or market trends [3][26] - Investor sentiment in the equity market is low due to ongoing declines, emphasizing the need to restore confidence to avoid a downward spiral in market perceptions [3][26]

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1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the given reports. 2. Core Views of the Report - The economic downward pressure in the US is increasing, raising the probability of an interest - rate cut in December, but there are still internal differences within the Fed. Gold is expected to be volatile and bullish in the short - term and may experience high - level oscillations in the medium - term [1]. - Investors are evaluating the impact of US sanctions on Russia, and the international oil price has risen for three consecutive days. However, concerns about oversupply in the oil market limit price increases, and oil prices are expected to run in a volatile manner [1]. - The US government shutdown is about to end, risk appetite has increased. Silver has broken out of the narrow - range oscillation range, with short - term correction pressure, and attention should be paid to whether there is a divergence between the medium - term trends of silver and gold [3]. - The monetary policy remains in a loose orientation, which supports the bond market in the long - term. However, due to factors such as liquidity easing, the stock - bond seesaw effect, and open - market bond trading, the operation of the bond market becomes more difficult, and it is expected to oscillate in the medium - term [3]. - The national hog price adjusted weakly and steadily. The SPPOMA data shows that the production of Malaysian palm oil from November 1 - 10, 2025 decreased compared to the same period last month. Palm oil prices are expected to have room for further increase, and short - term long positions can be considered [5]. - The domestic methanol market is expected to oscillate weakly in the short - term, with the upper pressure at the 2120 level, and it is recommended to wait and see for further stabilization [7]. - The short - term short - fiber is expected to fluctuate following the cost side and run in a volatile manner [7]. - The domestic PVC market is expected to oscillate weakly in the short - term, with the upper pressure at the 4625 level for the 01 contract, and it is recommended to wait and see [8]. - The domestic soda ash market is expected to run in a volatile manner in the short - term, with the lower support at the 1205 level for the 01 contract, and it is recommended to wait and see or do short - term long positions on corrections [9]. - The synthetic rubber market is expected to run weakly in a volatile manner due to weak supply - demand drivers [10][11]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs Gold - According to ADP statistics, from October 1 - 25, the US private sector lost an average of 11,250 jobs every two weeks, with a total loss of 45,000 jobs in the month, the largest monthly decline since March 2023. The US economic downward pressure increases the probability of an interest - rate cut in December, but there are internal differences within the Fed. The US dollar index has weak upward momentum, and gold is volatile and bullish in the short - term and may experience high - level oscillations in the medium - term [1]. Crude Oil - A Reuters survey of five analysts shows that as of the week of November 7, US crude oil inventories increased by about 1.2 million barrels, with an estimated range of a decrease of 2 million barrels to an increase of 6 million barrels; US gasoline inventories decreased by 2.6 million barrels, with an estimated range of a decrease of 1.2 - 4 million barrels. Investors are evaluating the impact of US sanctions on Russia, and the expectation of the end of the US government shutdown has led to three consecutive days of oil price increases. However, concerns about oversupply in the oil market limit price increases, and oil prices are expected to run in a volatile manner. The OPEC and IEA November "Oil Market Monthly Reports" will be released on November 12 and 13 respectively [1]. Silver - The US Senate passed the "Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act", taking a key step to end the government shutdown. The bill will provide funds for the federal government until January 30 next year, revoke some lay - off measures during the shutdown, and temporarily prevent further lay - offs. The US House of Representatives plans to vote on the Senate - passed temporary appropriation bill on Wednesday. The end of the government shutdown has increased risk appetite. Silver has broken out of the narrow - range oscillation range, with short - term correction pressure, and attention should be paid to whether there is a divergence between the medium - term trends of silver and gold [3]. Long - term Treasury Bonds - The central bank's third - quarter monetary policy implementation report states that in the next step, a moderately loose monetary policy will be implemented to keep social financing conditions relatively loose, while continuing to improve the monetary policy framework and strengthening the implementation and transmission of monetary policy. The monetary policy remains in a loose orientation, which supports the bond market in the long - term. The central bank's open - market bond trading and continuous short - term liquidity injection are both positive for the bond market. However, due to factors such as liquidity easing, the stock - bond seesaw effect, and open - market bond trading, the operation of the bond market becomes more difficult, and it is expected to oscillate in the medium - term [3]. Hog - According to the monitoring of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, on November 11, the "Agricultural Product Wholesale Price 200 Index" was 125.57, and the "Vegetable Basket" product wholesale price index was 127.67, up 0.01 point from the previous day. As of 14:00, the average price of pork in the national agricultural product wholesale market was 18.11 yuan/kg, down 0.1% from the previous day. The national hog price adjusted weakly and steadily. The large - scale enterprises' slaughter progress was a bit slow and still under pressure, while the slaughter of large - weight hogs by small farmers increased, and the terminal demand was insufficient. The supply exceeded the demand, and the price mainly adjusted weakly. The LH2601 contract still has downward pressure in the short - term and will oscillate at the bottom. The breeding side can hedge in a timely manner according to the slaughter rhythm [4]. Soybean Meal - According to Mysteel statistics, on the previous trading day, the total sales volume of soybean meal in major domestic oil mills was 314,100 tons, an increase of 120,500 tons from the previous trading day. Among them, the spot sales volume was 125,100 tons, an increase of 39,500 tons from the previous trading day, and the far - month basis sales volume was 189,000 tons, an increase of 81,000 tons from the previous trading day. The operating rate of the national dynamic full - sample oil mills was 53.51%, a decrease of 2.55% from the previous day. Currently, the supply of imported soybeans is sufficient, the operating rate of oil mills is slowly recovering, and the crushing volume is at a relatively high level, while the demand is relatively stable. The increase in soybean meal inventory limits the upward space of spot prices. The purchasing sentiment of downstream feed enterprises is average, and they mainly replenish inventory based on existing inventory levels. The 01 contract is expected to oscillate in a narrow range between 3030 - 3090 in the short - term [4]. Palm Oil - The SPPOMA data shows that the production of Malaysian palm oil from November 1 - 10, 2025 decreased compared to the same period last month. The implementation of Canada's clean - fuel regulations and local government blending policies has led to a rise in rapeseed oil prices, driving up palm oil prices. Domestically, the basis prices in various regions, especially in South China, have increased rapidly, and the market trading is light, mainly fulfilling previous contracts. Palm oil prices are expected to have room for further increase, and short - term long positions can be considered [5]. Methanol - The weekly signing volume of methanol sample production enterprises in the northwest region was 88,800 tons, an increase of 64,900 tons from the previous week. The market price of methanol in Taicang, Jiangsu was 2060 yuan/ton, and the price remained stable. The domestic weekly methanol production capacity utilization rate was 87.79%, an increase of 1.18%. The 700,000 - ton/year methanol plant of Yulin Kaiyue is expected to resume operation this week. The total downstream production capacity utilization rate was 74.84%, a decrease of 0.43% from the previous week. The inventory of Chinese methanol ports was 1.5171 million tons, an increase of 10,600 tons from the previous week. The inventory of Chinese methanol sample production enterprises was 386,400 tons, an increase of 10,400 tons from the previous week. The domestic methanol market is expected to oscillate weakly in the short - term, with the upper pressure at the 2120 level, and it is recommended to wait and see for further stabilization [7]. Short - fiber - The production of Chinese polyester short - fiber this cycle was 167,000 tons, a week - on - week increase of 5200 tons, with a growth rate of 3.21%. The average comprehensive production capacity utilization rate during this cycle was 88.37%, a week - on - week increase of 2.74%. The sales - to - production ratio of polyester short - fiber factories on the previous trading day was 41.96%, a decrease of 28.51% from the previous trading day. Supply has increased while demand has remained flat, with a slight inventory build - up this week. After the sales - to - production ratio reached a high, it declined, but the overall inventory pressure is not large. The short - term short - fiber is expected to fluctuate following the cost side and run in a volatile manner [7]. PVC - The price of East China SG - 5 type PVC was 4510 yuan/ton, a decrease of 10 yuan/ton from the previous day. The PVC production capacity utilization rate was 80.75%, a week - on - week increase of 2.49%. The PVC social inventory was 1.0352 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 0.13%. The average profit of national calcium - carbide - based PVC production enterprises was - 769 yuan/ton, and the average profit of national ethylene - based PVC production enterprises was - 465 yuan/ton. The operating rate of domestic PVC pipe sample enterprises was 39.4%, a decrease of 2.6 percentage points from the previous week. The domestic PVC market is expected to oscillate weakly in the short - term, with the upper pressure at the 4625 level for the 01 contract, and it is recommended to wait and see [8]. Soda Ash - The mainstream price of national heavy - duty soda ash was 1264 yuan/ton, and the price remained stable. The weekly production of soda ash was 746,800 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 1.43%. The total inventory of soda ash manufacturers was 1.7142 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.72%. The operating rate of float glass was 75.92%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.43 percentage points. The national average price of float glass was 1150 yuan/ton, a decrease of 3 yuan/ton from the previous day. The total inventory of national float glass sample enterprises was 63.136 million weight cases, a week - on - week decrease of 4.03%. The domestic soda ash market is expected to run in a volatile manner in the short - term, with the lower support at the 1205 level for the 01 contract, and it is recommended to wait and see or do short - term long positions on corrections [9]. Synthetic Rubber - As of November 11, the price of butadiene in the Shandong market was 6975 yuan/ton, and the price of cis - polybutadiene rubber of Qilu Petrochemical was 10,400 yuan/ton. As of November 11, the weekly average profit of the C4 extraction process was 237 yuan/ton. Based on the butadiene price, the static cost of cis - polybutadiene rubber was estimated to be 8500 yuan/ton. On November 10, the latest market data released by the Passenger Car Association showed that the retail sales volume of the national passenger car market in October reached 2.242 million vehicles, a year - on - year decrease of 0.8% and a month - on - month slight decrease of 0.1%. The raw material side is still under pressure from large domestic supply. On the demand side, tire enterprises still face shipment pressure, and foreign trade orders are less than expected. Some enterprises plan to reduce production or conduct maintenance in November, which will restrict the improvement of overall production capacity utilization. There is a lack of substantial positive factors. The synthetic rubber market is expected to run weakly in a volatile manner [10][11].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The weekend Sino - US trade negotiation sent out mild signals, forming a preliminary consensus on relevant issues, which improved the market risk appetite. The US CPI in September was weaker than expected, strengthening the expectation of an interest rate cut in October. The "15th Five - Year Plan" suggestions in China boosted the market sentiment. Macro factors are generally favorable to copper prices. On the fundamental side, intensified disturbances in the mining end increased the expectation of copper ore shortage, supporting copper prices. Recently, the improvement in market risk appetite and the resonance of macro and micro factors jointly drove up the center of copper prices. Currently at the tail of risk pricing, copper prices are expected to be strong in the short - term. The strategy is to expect a volatile and upward trend, and recommend buying on dips [10]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Part 01: Weekly Review - **Supply - side Data**: The spot TC of copper concentrate decreased from - 40.97 to - 42.7 dollars/ton, a decrease of 4.22%. The market was quiet, and attention should be paid to the long - term negotiation results in November. The refined - scrap copper price difference increased from 3123 to 3438 yuan/ton, a rise of 10.07%. The southern crude copper processing fee decreased from 1000 to 900 yuan/ton, a decrease of 10%. The refined copper rod operating rate decreased from 63% to 62%, a decrease of 1.52%. The recycled copper rod operating rate increased from 18% to 19%, a rise of 2.19%. The wire and cable operating rate increased from 62% to 62.4%, a rise of 0.69% [7]. - **Inventory Data**: Global visible inventory increased, mainly from the accumulation in COMEX and domestic inventories, while LME inventory decreased. The domestic electrolytic copper social inventory increased from 17.75 to 18.16 million tons, a rise of 2.31%. The bonded area inventory decreased from 9.77 to 9.28 million tons, a decrease of 5.02%. The total global inventory increased from 71.05 to 73.58 million tons, a rise of 3.57% [7]. - **Profit Data**: The smelting comprehensive profit (spot) decreased from - 3453 to - 4992 yuan/ton, a decrease of 44.56%. The smelting comprehensive profit (long - term) decreased from - 106 to - 1559 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1368.14%. The import profit increased from - 601 to - 581 yuan/ton, a rise of 3.30% [7]. 3.2 Part 02: Copper Industry Chain Analysis - **Price and Spread**: The report presents data on SMM1 electrolytic copper premium/discount, Shanghai copper month - to - three - month spread, sulfuric acid price, Shanghai copper main contract closing price, Shanghai - London ratio, and LME(0 - 3) premium/discount over multiple years [12][15][17]. - **Cost and Profit**: It shows the electrolytic copper comprehensive profit (including by - product sulfuric acid), spot copper import profit, feed - in processing spot export profit, and electrolytic copper comprehensive profit (long - term) over multiple years [19][20]. - **Supply**: Data on copper concentrate production in Chile and Peru, copper concentrate import volume, scrap copper import volume, crude copper import volume, electrolytic copper production, electrolytic copper import volume, and total electrolytic copper supply are provided, including monthly and cumulative data and their changes over multiple years [26][30]. - **Demand**: - **Copper Rod - Cable**: Information on the operating rate of refined copper rod production, copper rod wire raw material inventory, copper rod wire finished product inventory ratio, and the operating rate of wire and cable production (weekly, monthly) is given [31]. - **Cable Terminal - Power Grid**: Data on cumulative and monthly power grid investment completion amount, cumulative and monthly power source investment completion amount, and their changes over multiple years are presented [33]. - **Copper Tube - Air Conditioner**: Information on the monthly operating rate of copper tubes, copper tube raw material inventory ratio, copper tube finished product inventory, monthly household air - conditioner production, domestic sales, and export volume, and their changes over multiple years are provided [42]. - **Copper Plate - Strip**: Data on the monthly operating rate of copper plate - strip, copper plate - strip raw material inventory, and copper plate - strip raw material inventory ratio, and their changes over multiple years are presented [44]. - **Terminal - Automobile**: Information on monthly automobile production, new - energy automobile production, automobile sales, and new - energy automobile sales, and their changes over multiple years are provided [50]. - **Brass Rod - Real Estate**: Data on the monthly operating rate of brass rods, 30 - city commercial housing transaction area, cumulative and monthly housing completion area, and their changes over multiple years are presented [53]. - **Inventory**: Data on China's electrolytic copper social inventory, SHFE copper inventory warrants, COMEX electrolytic copper inventory, LME electrolytic copper inventory, global refined copper inventory, and LME cancelled warrants and their proportions over multiple years are provided [58]. 3.3 Part 03: Capital Position - The CFTC non - commercial long - position ratio is 32%, showing a strengthening trend recently. The LME investment fund net long - position is 36768.23 lots, with a weekly decrease of 1814.84 lots [69].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the non-ferrous metals sector [1]. Core Views - The non-ferrous metals sector experienced a general price increase due to improved macroeconomic sentiment following better-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which has cleared the way for potential interest rate cuts [1][2][3]. - Industrial metals recorded broad gains, while precious metals faced a significant pullback despite a favorable medium-term outlook [1][4]. Summary by Sections Market Review - From October 20 to October 24, the non-ferrous metals sector rose by 1.13%, ranking in the middle among all primary industries. The energy metals sector increased by 4.32%, industrial metals by 2.98%, and precious metals fell by 10.74% [1][15]. Industrial Metals - **Copper**: As of October 24, LME copper closed at $10,947 per ton, up 3.21% week-on-week. Domestic copper prices also rose, supported by tight supply and increasing demand from sectors like electric vehicles [2][30]. - **Aluminum**: LME aluminum reached $2,857 per ton, a 2.81% increase. Supply disruptions in overseas production and improved macro sentiment contributed to this rise [3][35]. - **Zinc**: LME zinc prices increased to $3,020 per ton, up 2.62%. Zinc inventories also decreased, indicating a tightening supply [39]. - **Tin**: LME tin prices rose to $35,650 per ton, supported by ongoing supply constraints and a favorable market sentiment [45]. Precious Metals - **Gold**: As of October 24, COMEX gold closed at $4,126.90 per ounce, down 3.30%. Despite the short-term pullback, the medium-term outlook remains positive due to declining real interest rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions [4][48][49]. - **Silver**: COMEX silver prices also saw a decline, reflecting similar trends in the precious metals market [50]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The report highlights that while traditional demand for industrial metals is weaker than last year, sectors like new energy vehicles and grid investments are providing support [2][30]. - Supply-side constraints are evident across various metals, with significant reductions in inventories for copper, aluminum, and zinc, indicating a tightening market [28][39].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Report's Core View - For gold, due to the expected easing of Sino - US trade tensions and the rising expectation of a cease - fire in the Russia - Ukraine conflict, the short - term price is expected to decline, the medium - term to fluctuate, and the intraday to fall, with a recommendation to wait and see [1][3]. - For copper, considering the resurgence of mine - end disturbances, increased capital attention, and the warming of the macro - environment, the short - term, medium - term, and intraday prices are expected to rise, and it is recommended to be bullish in the long run [1][4]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Gold - **Price Trend**: Short - term: decline; Medium - term: fluctuate; Intraday: decline; Reference view: wait and see [1][3]. - **Driving Logic**: The Sino - US trade friction tends to ease in the short term after the Sino - US economic and trade consultations in Kuala Lumpur, reducing the demand for safe - haven assets. Also, the US CPI in September was lower than expected, and the market anticipates the steady progress of US interest rate cuts, leading to a short - term decline in the gold price. Attention should be paid to the support at the 20 - day moving average [3]. Copper - **Price Trend**: Short - term: rise; Medium - term: rise; Intraday: rise; Reference view: bullish in the long run [1][4]. - **Driving Logic**: After the conclusion of the Fourth Plenary Session in China last week, the macro - environment has significantly improved. Against the background of supply contraction in the industry and the continued warming of the domestic and foreign macro - environment, copper prices have continued to rise with increasing positions. The preliminary consensus reached in the Sino - US trade consultations over the weekend is also beneficial to copper prices. Attention should be paid to the long - short game at the 11,000 mark of LME copper [4].

Core Insights - Gold futures prices have been significantly supported by multiple factors including geopolitical risks, central bank gold purchases, ETF inflows, expectations of US interest rate cuts, and trade tariff concerns [1][3]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - On October 13, gold futures saw a substantial increase, with the Shanghai gold futures reaching a peak of 928.88 yuan per gram [1]. - The deterioration of global risk sentiment was noted, particularly following President Trump's threats of imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese exports and new export controls on key software starting November 1 [3]. Group 2: Geopolitical Context - In response to the tariff threats, China accused the US of double standards and indicated potential unspecified countermeasures, asserting that it is not afraid of a possible trade war [3]. - Despite the heightened rhetoric, Trump softened his stance over the weekend, stating that the US does not intend to harm China and that both economies wish to avoid losses [3]. Group 3: Economic Implications - The US government shutdown is expected to enter its third week, with Congress failing to reach an agreement on funding plans, contributing to market uncertainty [3]. - The Senate is scheduled to vote on funding plans, but there is little willingness for compromise from either party, with Trump blaming Democrats for the situation [3]. Group 4: Technical Analysis - The outlook for gold futures remains bullish, with support identified at 905 yuan per gram; traders are advised to wait for a pullback to key levels before considering bullish positions [4]. - The potential for gold prices to reach 935 to 950 yuan per gram is anticipated in the current upward trend [4].

Core Viewpoint - The gold and silver markets are experiencing significant upward momentum driven by geopolitical and economic risks, alongside expectations of interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - On October 9, the Shanghai gold futures closed at 914.32 yuan per gram, marking a daily increase of 4.82% with a trading volume of 196,141 contracts and an open interest of 251,137 contracts [1]. - The spot gold price in Shanghai was quoted at 910.89 yuan per gram, reflecting a discount of 3.43 yuan per gram compared to the futures price [1]. Group 2: Fundamental Factors - COMEX gold prices have reached new highs, with spot gold surpassing $4,000 per ounce for the first time, driven by rising geopolitical and economic risks [1]. - The market anticipates a 98% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in October, with a 90% chance of another cut in December [2]. - Central banks globally have been major buyers of gold, with China's central bank increasing its reserves for 11 consecutive months, reaching 74.06 million ounces by September 2025 [2]. Group 3: Institutional Insights - According to Galaxy Futures, while the upward trend in precious metals is expected to continue, there is increasing pressure from profit-taking, and a potential correction may occur once the U.S. government shutdown ends [3]. - The demand for gold jewelry is currently facing significant challenges, and the pace of central bank purchases may slow down, which together account for approximately 70% of global gold demand [3].

Group 1 - Gold prices have surged, breaking the $4000 per ounce mark for the first time, reaching a record high of $4059.07 per ounce, driven by geopolitical and economic uncertainties, as well as expectations of interest rate cuts in the US [1][3] - The price of gold has increased by 52% year-to-date, outperforming global stock markets, while silver has risen by 71% due to similar bullish factors and tight supply in the spot market [3] - The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes indicate a consensus among officials for further interest rate cuts this year, with most suggesting that easing monetary policy may be appropriate in the remaining months [4] Group 2 - The demand for gold reflects that the "global economic resilience has yet to be fully tested," with countries' monetary gold holdings exceeding one-fifth of global official foreign exchange reserves [5] - Concerns have been raised about a "loose financial environment" potentially masking underlying weaknesses, with asset valuations nearing levels seen during the internet bubble 25 years ago [5] - The US is advised to address the federal budget deficit through sustained actions beyond discretionary spending and to incentivize household savings, particularly in retirement savings [5]

Core Insights - The article discusses the recent surge in gold prices, with spot gold trading around $4020 per ounce and reaching a record high of $4059.07 per ounce due to geopolitical and economic uncertainties, as well as expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1][4] - The article highlights the impact of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy shift, with traders betting on an over 80% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in the upcoming meeting [1] - The analysis also covers the technical aspects of gold and oil prices, suggesting a bullish outlook for gold and a mixed outlook for oil, with specific support and resistance levels provided for trading strategies [3][5] Gold Market Analysis - Spot gold prices have recently surpassed the $4000 mark, marking a significant milestone in the market [1] - The surge in gold prices is attributed to increased demand for safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty [1] - Technical analysis indicates that gold remains in a strong bullish trend, with key support levels identified between $4000 and $3990, and resistance levels between $4048 and $4058 [3] Oil Market Analysis - West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is trading around $62 per barrel, with recent price increases driven by expectations of continued sanctions on Russia and strong U.S. oil consumption [4] - The American Petroleum Institute (API) reported a significant increase in crude oil inventories, which contrasts with declines in gasoline and distillate inventories, indicating a supply-demand mismatch in the energy market [4] - Technical analysis suggests a mixed outlook for oil prices, with short-term support levels identified between $61.0 and $60.0, and resistance levels between $63.5 and $64.5 [5]