BRENTBrent Crude Oil
Brent Crude Oil (BRENT) is a ICE-listed commodity covered by Valdrans. Last close $98.380, -1.99% on the day; +11.68% over 1 week, +33.72% over 4 weeks, +49.33% over 6 months (prices as of 24 Jul 2026).
- Last close (24 Jul 2026)
- $98.380
- Today
- -1.99%
- 1 week
- +11.68%
- 4 weeks
- +33.72%
- 6 months
- +49.33%
Coverage of BRENT(20)
Iran strikes U.S. bases across Middle East; Hormuz tanker crossings hit May low
A volatile European session dominated by Middle East military escalation, crude oil surging past $100, and a sweep of stronger-than-expected European PMI data.
Brent crude climbs toward $100 as Houthi tanker strikes escalate Red Sea crisis
A geopolitically charged European session dominated by surging oil prices, rising bond yields, and weaker US equity futures as Middle East tensions intensified.
Brent approaches $96 after Houthi tanker attacks and 12th consecutive US strike on Iran
A geopolitically active overnight session dominated by Middle East escalation, driving oil to six-week highs while Asian chip stocks rose on Alphabet's $200bn AI capex announcement.
US-Iran ceasefire ends; Brent retreats to $88.77 on renewed diplomacy reports
A volatile overnight session dominated by US-Iran escalation and fresh US tariffs on Canada, with oil swinging on conflicting diplomatic signals.
Oil swings from $90 to $80 as Iran signals diplomacy amid Hormuz shutdown
A volatile European session dominated by US-Iran escalation and a late diplomatic pivot, with oil whipsawing and European equities recovering from early losses.
Seven nights of US strikes on Iran; Hormuz transit collapses amid blockade
A highly active week dominated by US-Iran military escalation, Strait of Hormuz disruption, a significant oil price surge, and a sharp IBM earnings miss.
Oil surges 12% as US-Iran strikes shutter Hormuz tanker traffic
A week defined by acute US-Iran military escalation, a significant US inflation undershoot, a historic IBM earnings collapse, and a notable shift in long-duration bond positioning.
Oil surges 12% on the week as Iran blockade threat grips markets
A risk-averse overnight session dominated by US-Iran military escalation, a broad AI and semiconductor selloff, and a sharp weekly gain in crude.
IEA warns of economic shock as Hormuz disruption lifts LNG and oil prices
A risk-averse European session dominated by Strait of Hormuz escalation, with energy prices surging, equities slipping, and safe-haven demand visible across rates and currencies.
U.S. forces strike Iran-linked tanker near Kharg Island, Hormuz tensions deepen
An active overnight session dominated by Hormuz escalation, a new U.S.-Brazil tariff action, and energy supply disruptions across multiple fronts.
Iran Hormuz threat drives Brent above $85 for fourth consecutive session
A geopolitically dominated European session with oil prices extending gains on Iran escalation, offsetting steady equity performance and softer US wholesale inflation data.
US strikes Tehran, reinstates Hormuz blockade; oil rises sharply
A consequential overnight session dominated by US military action against Iran, a weak China GDP print, and a major fintech acquisition offer.
US CPI falls for first time since 2020 as Hormuz blockade drives oil to $86
A session dominated by Hormuz geopolitics, a downside CPI surprise, major bank earnings beats, and a sharp IBM selloff ahead of the US open.
Brent tops $85 as Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade and proposes 20% shipping toll
An active overnight session dominated by fresh US-Iran military escalation and a significant surge in crude oil prices, partially offset by strong China trade data.
US strikes Iran; Strait of Hormuz traffic halts as Brent approaches $80
A volatile European session dominated by US-Iran military escalation, surging oil prices, sharp equity declines, and a record collapse in SK Hynix shares.
US and Iran exchange fresh strikes; Hormuz tanker traffic near standstill
Overnight session dominated by renewed US-Iran military escalation, a 4% oil surge, and broad Asian equity declines on Strait of Hormuz supply fears.
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after third US military strike
A week dominated by escalating US-Iran military exchanges, Hormuz closure, surging oil prices, and the landmark SK Hynix Nasdaq listing.
Hormuz tanker traffic grinds to near-halt as US-Iran strikes intensify
A week dominated by sharp US-Iran military escalation, a near-complete halt of Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic, and a 7% surge in crude oil prices across five sessions.
US strikes Iranian sites; Tehran retaliates and reasserts Hormuz control
A volatile European session dominated by renewed US-Iran military exchange, higher oil prices, the SK Hynix ADR debut, and a bidding war for easyJet.
Hormuz traffic halted as US-Iran ceasefire collapses; SK Hynix raises $26.5bn
An active overnight session dominated by US-Iran military escalation, record SK Hynix US listing, and a Japan PPI beat reinforcing BOJ rate-hike expectations.