# Global commodity market volatility > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260902-global-commodity-market-volatility > Updated: 2026-09-02T18:03:42.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Global commodity markets are experiencing volatility driven by shifting inventories, financing risks, and regional demand fluctuations. In August, financial volatility was noted as lenders reassessed involvement due to price collapses and bankruptcies in Asia, with some European players retreating from commodity finance. During this period, copper prices reached record highs on COMEX due to physical market tightness and inventory movements into the United States. Other metals, including gold, platinum, and crude oil, were influenced by US labor data, Federal Reserve policy, and geopolitical risks. By late August and early September, iron ore markets also faced volatility linked to Chinese steel sector dynamics. While rising coking coal costs and increased port inventories in Australia and Brazil pressured margins, other indicators suggested recovery, including increased blast furnace activity in China, rising steel exports, and elevated maritime freight rates. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Iron ore markets face volatility amid shifting Chinese demand and supply Iron ore markets face volatility as rising coking coal costs and high inventories pressure margins, while increased Chinese blast furnace activity and rising steel exports offer potential support. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iron-ore-markets-face-volatility-amid-shifting-chinese-demand-and-supply ### 2026-08-11: Commodity markets face volatility amid shifting inventories and financing risks Commodity markets face volatility as lenders reassess risks and copper prices surge due to physical tightness and inventory shifts into the US amid potential tariff concerns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/commodity-markets-face-volatility-amid-shifting-inventories-and-financing-risks --- Cite as: Global commodity market volatility. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260902-global-commodity-market-volatility