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Four scheduled briefings per week — pre-Europe and pre-US session opens on weekdays, plus weekend catch-up and weekly wrap. Curated from public filings and verified news sources.
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Two tankers attacked near Strait of Hormuz as Houthi strikes escalate
An active overnight session dominated by Middle East supply-risk developments lifting crude, with gold and the rupee also in focus.
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Nvidia announces $150 billion share buyback programme through January 2028
Nvidia announced a $150 billion share repurchase programme to be completed by January 2028, reported on 28 September 2026. The company stated the buyback reflects confidence in long-term growth opportunities. Bloomberg Markets reported that…
Dated Brent tops $120 as Hormuz drone attacks and China export curbs tighten physical oil
Physical oil markets recorded sharp tightening on 2 October 2026, with Dated Brent trading above $120 per barrel, according to Oilprice. The move created an unusually wide spread against ICE Brent futures, which were trading near $101. Thre…
US municipal bonds post worst monthly loss in nearly two decades, September 2026
US municipal bonds recorded their worst monthly performance in nearly two decades in September 2026, according to Bloomberg Markets. The selloff was driven by inflation concerns linked to US-Iran tensions and rising interest-rate expectatio…
UK 'Your First Home' scheme announced; FTSE housebuilder shares rally
The UK government unveiled a scheme called 'Your First Home' on 28 September 2026, designed to assist first-time buyers who lack family financial support. Full details of the programme, including income caps, property value limits, and requ…
US and China announce reciprocal tariff reductions on $60bn combined goods
The United States and China announced reciprocal tariff reductions on approximately $30bn worth of goods each on 28 September 2026, with a concurrent report placing the combined figure at $60bn. Both governments released product lists cover…
UK Chancellor announces £6bn Royal Navy infrastructure plan on Clyde
UK Chancellor announced a £6bn investment plan for Royal Navy infrastructure on 27 September 2026, with construction of three new floating docks on the Clyde in Scotland as a centrepiece. The announcement was made in the context of the Labo…
UK diesel hits record £2/litre amid Gulf supply disruptions, crude above $100
British diesel prices reached an all-time record of £2 per litre on 2 October 2026, driven by supply disruptions linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran affecting crude oil and refined product flows from the Gulf region. The sharp increa…
Iran standoff drives oil higher as Nvidia announces $150bn buyback
A volatile European session dominated by Iran-US tensions pushing oil and yields higher, offset partly by a US-China tariff reduction and Nvidia's historic buyback announcement.
Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz proposal; Brent trades at $107.24, bonds sell off
A risk-off overnight session dominated by Middle East tensions, rising oil prices, bond selloffs, and weak Chinese data, partially offset by US-China trade truce extension.
PYPL Q3 2026 update — filings and holdings
PayPal Holdings reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $8.68 billion on 28 July 2026, with an $81 million earnings adjustment attributed to crypto assets [Brief - 2026-07-29]. During the period, the company noted expansion of its stablecoi…
CVX Q3 2026 update — filings and holdings
Energy market conditions surrounding Chevron shifted materially in the weeks preceding this report. Brent crude reached $107.86 per barrel and WTI $102.28 per barrel during the week of 7–11 September 2026, representing the sharpest weekly a…
Trump rejects Iran peace proposals as Hormuz transit collapse tightens global energy markets
A turbulent week dominated by Strait of Hormuz supply disruption, a global bond selloff pushing yields to multi-decade highs, and a major cryptocurrency exchange breach