Editorial briefings
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.
Pre-Europe Brief archive
US-Iran deal uncertainty keeps oil elevated; Trump proposes 25% Brazil tariff
A moderately active overnight session dominated by Hormuz supply concerns, a new US-Brazil tariff proposal, and commodity moves in aluminum and LNG.
Israel expands Lebanon ground offensive; oil rises above $93 on ceasefire uncertainty
An active overnight session dominated by Middle East escalation, with oil prices rising sharply, yen weakness persisting, and emerging Asian equities reaching record highs on AI demand.
Oil falls as US-Iran agree tentative 60-day ceasefire extension
Overnight session dominated by US-Iran ceasefire optimism lifting Asian equities and industrial metals; oil declined; Blue Origin rocket explosion added aerospace uncertainty.
US military strikes on Iran push crude prices sharply higher overnight
A geopolitically-driven overnight session dominated by fresh US strikes on Iran, oil price gains, and renewed Strait of Hormuz concerns weighing on Asian equities and industrial metals.
SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club as Korean equities double in 2026
An active overnight session dominated by Korean semiconductor milestones, US-Iran diplomatic developments, and UAE's departure from OPEC.
US military strikes Iranian targets; Brent surges 2.34% to $98.39
A volatile overnight session dominated by conflicting US-Iran signals, lifting crude and complicating European open sentiment.
Brent falls below $100 as US-Iran Hormuz deal seen imminent
An active overnight session dominated by US-Iran nuclear deal optimism, sharp oil price declines, and mixed Asian equity moves amid thin holiday liquidity.