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June 22nd Futures News: The following are the warehouse receipts and changes for various commodities traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange: 1. International copper futures warehouse receipts: 11,411 tons, a decrease of 2,326 tons from the previous trading day; 2. Pulp warehouse futures warehouse receipts: 241,467 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day; 3. Pulp mill warehouse futures warehouse receipts: 20,000 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day; 4. Nickel futures warehouse receipts: 94,269 tons, an increase of 314 tons from the previous trading day; 5. Lead futures warehouse receipts: 62,755 tons, a decrease of 25 tons from the previous trading day; 6. Rebar warehouse futures warehouse receipts: 25,797 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day; 7. Fuel oil futures warehouse receipts: 31,160 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day; 8. Alumina futures warehouse receipts: 270,388 tons, an increase of 270,388 tons from the previous trading day; 9. Hot-rolled coil futures warehouse receipts: 409,118 tons, down 2,055 tons from the previous trading day; 10. Petroleum asphalt plant warehouse futures warehouse receipts: 90,560 tons, down 3,500 tons from the previous trading day; 11. Petroleum asphalt warehouse futures warehouse receipts: 21,120 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day; 12. Stainless steel warehouse futures warehouse receipts: 94,396 tons, up 2,563 tons from the previous trading day; 13. Tin futures warehouse receipts: 8,768 tons, down 125 tons from the previous trading day; 14. Copper futures warehouse receipts: 77,849 tons, down 5,044 tons from the previous trading day; 15. Silver futures warehouse receipts: 876,367 kg, up 7,945 kg from the previous trading day; 16. Medium-sulfur crude oil futures warehouse receipts: 2,961,000 barrels, unchanged from the previous trading day; 17. Gold futures warehouse receipts totaled 111,633 kg, a decrease of 6 kg from the previous trading day; 18. Aluminum futures warehouse receipts totaled 479,960 tons, a decrease of 6,279 tons from the previous trading day; 19. Zinc futures warehouse receipts totaled 120,101 tons, a decrease of 327 tons from the previous trading day; 20. TSR20 rubber futures warehouse receipts totaled 27,620 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day; 21. Butadiene rubber futures warehouse receipts totaled 13,910 tons, an increase of 13,910 tons from the previous trading day; 22. Natural rubber futures warehouse receipts totaled 151,460 tons, a decrease of 50 tons from the previous trading day; 23. Low-sulfur fuel oil warehouse futures warehouse receipts totaled 0 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day.

The onshore yuan closed at 6.7763 against the US dollar at 16:30 on June 22, down 140 points from the previous trading day.

British Prime Minister Starmer: Our international reputation has been restored.

British Prime Minister Starmer: Britain's economy is getting stronger and wages are growing faster.

On June 22, European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Escobar Eskripal stated that the ECB must pay attention to any ripple effects on wages caused by rising oil and commodity prices due to the Middle East conflict. He pointed out that a key observation from the latest monetary policy meeting earlier this month was that rising energy costs, as a key input, are being passed on to prices, such as increased prices for transport-related services. "We must be wary of a potential second round of impact on wages, depending on the persistence of inflation," he said.

Market news: British Prime Minister Starmer appeared at Downing Street.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Ben Nunn, chief of staff to British Prime Minister Starmer, and several of his political advisors were seen at 10 Downing Street (the Prime Minister's residence).

June 22 – Capital Economics economist Thomas Matthews stated in a report that whoever becomes the next leader of the UK is likely to face the same fiscal pressures currently plaguing the country. Latest public finance data shows that net public sector borrowing in May exceeded the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecast. Media reports indicate that current leader Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday, potentially ushering in a new prime minister. Matthews stated, "Without triggering a rebound in the bond market, the government has very little room to increase spending."

Market news: British Prime Minister Starmer's chief aide has announced to staff at 10 Downing Street that he will resign as prime minister.

On Monday, June 22, the Hang Seng Index closed down 156.29 points, or 0.65%, at 23,768.52; the Hang Seng Tech Index closed down 54.94 points, or 1.19%, at 4,549.41; the H-share Index closed down 61.3 points, or 0.77%, at 7,914.74; and the Red Chip Index closed down 50.03 points, or 1.25%, at 3,959.56.

June 22 - European gas prices rose slightly after negotiations between the US and Iran appeared to have hit a snag – even as peace talks continued, US President Donald Trump issued threats against Iran. Traders were also watching developments in Qatar, a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, after a malfunction at a domestic gas plant injured dozens. ING strategists Warren Paterson and Eva Mansi stated in a report that as Europe enters the later stages of its summer gas stockpiling season and approaches winter, the European gas market will become increasingly sensitive to developments in the Middle East. Recent tensions suggest that reaching a more lasting agreement will be challenging, and the risk of renewed conflict during the 60-day ceasefire is very real.

June 22 - According to Iranian media reports on the 22nd, an Iranian team led by Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi began technical talks with the United States in Switzerland on the 22nd. The main Iranian negotiating team has since left Switzerland and returned home.

According to the Ministry of Transport, from June 19 to June 21, 2026, the total number of cross-regional passenger flows in the whole society was 647.863 million, with a daily average of 215.954 million.

Indian Trade Minister: Trade agreement between India and the United States may include preferential tariffs, rules of origin, and investment terms.

The Swiss National Bank has adjusted the threshold coefficient for demand deposit interest rates, lowering it from 15 to 13.5%, effective August 1, 2026.

On June 22, Ling Ji, Vice Minister of Commerce and Deputy Representative for International Trade Negotiations, stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that China has proposed three key points regarding stabilizing foreign investment: stabilizing existing investment, expanding new investment, and improving quality. Ling Ji believes that stabilizing foreign investment requires first and foremost ensuring the stability of existing investment. In terms of scale, the number of foreign-invested enterprises in my country is continuously increasing. By the end of 2025, the number of foreign-invested enterprises will reach 533,000, representing an average annual growth of 4.5% compared to the end of 2020; the existing foreign investment scale is close to US$4 trillion, with an average annual growth of 3.6% over the past five years. Ling Ji pointed out that, according to incomplete statistics, more than 8,000 foreign-invested enterprises will increase their investment in China in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of over 10%; and in the first five months of this year, nearly 4,000 foreign-invested enterprises have made additional investments.

Market news: Abu Dhabi technology investment company MGX is in talks to acquire data center operator DayOne for billions of dollars.

June 22 (Reuters) - As the U.S. and Iran reached a temporary peace agreement, oil prices fell, potentially saving airlines billions of dollars in jet fuel. However, passengers are unlikely to benefit in the short term, as capacity constraints may force airlines to keep fares well above pre-war levels. The U.S. market is a prime example. This year, airfare increases have lagged behind fuel cost increases, while domestic flight capacity growth remains limited. This gives airlines room to use lower fuel costs to restore profit margins rather than reversing recent price hikes. On June 17, the U.S. jet fuel spot price was $2.85 per gallon, a significant drop from the early April high of $4.88. Based on industry fuel consumption, if this decline continues, it will reduce the U.S. airline industry's annual fuel expenditure by more than $40 billion.