Commodities

Propane stocks slipped before heating demand returns, putting energy traders on alert for winter supply risk and regional price stress.

Lead stays under pressure in the metals market as inventory draws fail to offset demand worries and mixed base metal trading.

Gasoline futures eased as a U.S. fuel waiver brings winter blend supply forward, shifting energy traders toward refinery margins and pump prices.

Record US propane inventories shift fuel market focus to exports, regional storage and winter heating demand risk.