Group 1: Oil Market Insights - ING reports that the phone call between US President Trump and Russian President Putin had minimal impact, leading to stable oil prices as the market digests the conversation [1] - Brent crude oil prices remain above $65 per barrel, with no significant breakthroughs from the Trump-Putin call [1] - Concerns arise that the US may withdraw from its role as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which could affect potential sanctions on Russia [1] Group 2: Commodity Market Developments - The London Metal Exchange (LME) experienced a significant increase in aluminum inventory, with a daily surge of 92,950 tons, marking the highest level since May 2024 [1] - LME aluminum prices fell over 1% due to market sentiment being affected by Moody's downgrade of US debt ratings [1] - China's primary aluminum production reached a historical high of 3.75 million tons, with a cumulative output of 14.79 million tons in the first four months, reflecting a 3.4% year-on-year increase [1] Group 3: Agricultural Market Trends - Strong growth in US crop planting is noted, with corn planting at 78%, significantly surpassing the five-year average, and soybean planting at 66%, showing notable acceleration [2] - The favorable planting progress and expansion of corn acreage suggest a potential shift to a looser market for North American corn in the 2025/26 season [2] - If weather conditions remain normal during the growing season, CBOT corn prices may continue to face downward pressure, indicating a cyclical difference in agricultural markets compared to energy and metals [2]