Crude oil and the Nikkei are moving in tandem right now, and here's what's driving it. Japan's massive short position in crude has been pulling the entire commodity complex higher—and that's where copper, palladium, and platinum tag along for the ride. The Nikkei rally we witnessed last week basically stamped approval on this move, creating a feedback loop that's lifting everything together. The setup suggests both CL and the Nikkei have room to run higher from here. When you see this kind of cross-asset correlation tightening, it typically signals conviction in the upside move. Watch for any breaks in this pattern as a signal the momentum might be shifting.