1. From the perspective of energy types, both crude oil and methanol belong to energy futures. Crude oil is an important energy futures, and methanol can be used as both energy and raw materials for olefin to make plastics and other chemicals.

2. Both crude oil and methanol are related to macroeconomic factors. Macroeconomic factors such as global economic situation, domestic economic policy and monetary policy affect the fluctuation of crude oil and methanol futures prices.