BRENTBrent Crude Oil
Brent Crude Oil (BRENT) is a ICE-listed commodity covered by Valdrans. Last close $87.760, -4.32% on the day; -1.53% over 1 week, +19.32% over 4 weeks, +28.30% over 6 months (prices as of 27 Jul 2026).
- Last close (27 Jul 2026)
- $87.760
- Today
- -4.32%
- 1 week
- -1.53%
- 4 weeks
- +19.32%
- 6 months
- +28.30%
Coverage of BRENT(20)
Dollar slides, metals gain as weak US jobs data trims Fed rate-hike expectations
A mixed overnight session shaped by Friday's below-forecast US payrolls, Strait of Hormuz energy supply shifts, a 5% South Korean equity rebound, and thin US holiday trading conditions.
US June payrolls miss at 57,000 as yen surges on suspected BOJ intervention
A data-heavy European session defined by a sharp US payrolls miss, suspected Japanese intervention in the yen, and continued crude supply recovery through the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia launches large-scale Ukraine strike as Asian chip stocks fall 6%
A busy overnight session marked by Russia's major Ukraine strike, a sharp Asia tech selloff, and oil slipping for a third session amid Iran talks progress.
India's Russian crude imports hit 2.6 mb/d in June, 54% of total intake
Indian crude imports reached a record 5 million barrels per day in June 2026, with Russian crude accounting for 2.6 million barrels per day — 54% of total intake — more than double the volume recorded in February 2026.
Oil declines as Iran snubs Qatar talks; dollar strengthens before Warsh speech
A moderately active European session dominated by oil pressure, dollar strength, softer eurozone inflation, and UK defence spending confirmation.
KOSPI doubles in H1 2026 as yen hits 40-year low and Goldman flags oil surplus
A busy session closing out H1 2026, dominated by Asian market performance reviews, yen weakness, oil supply dynamics, and AI-related policy and investment news.
US stocks on track for best quarter in six years as SCOTUS reshapes tariff and Fed landscape
A busy quarter-end European session shaped by yen weakness at 40-year lows, oil's largest quarterly drop since 2020, easing eurozone inflation, and major US Supreme Court rulings on tariffs and Fed independence.
Japanese yen falls to weakest since 1986 amid intervention concerns
An active overnight session dominated by yen weakness to 40-year lows, mixed China PMI data, and continued Hormuz geopolitical tension weighing on oil.
China June manufacturing PMI beat at 50.3; CSI 300 and Hang Seng tied to data
China's official manufacturing PMI came in at 50.3 for June 2026, above the 50.1 forecast and up from 50.0 in May; the non-manufacturing PMI reached 50.2 and the composite PMI stood at 50.6. ING held its Q2 GDP growth estimate at 4.6% year-on-year, while the ex-factory price index fell to 48.2.
Pakistan state LNG buyer issues emergency tender amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Pakistan's state-owned LNG importer issued an emergency tender for cargo delivery between 30 June and 4 July 2026, with Bloomberg Markets reporting that attacks in the Strait of Hormuz were actively disrupting LNG supply flows to the country.
US-Iran agree to halt attacks ahead of Doha talks as Hormuz traffic recovers
A busy European session shaped by geopolitical de-escalation in the Gulf, a sharp Microsoft-led tech decline, and several major corporate announcements including Comcast's spin-off and Rocket Lab's Iridium deal.
US and Iran agree to halt attacks ahead of Doha peace talks
A volatile overnight session dominated by US-Iran de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and a broad first-half rally in semiconductor shares.
US strikes Iran; Trump threatens annihilation as Hormuz tensions escalate sharply
A highly active weekend dominated by US-Iran military escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, sweeping tariff threats against Europe, and sharp moves across equities, energy, and crypto.
US strikes Iran after Hormuz ceasefire violation as global markets convulse
A turbulent five-session week dominated by Strait of Hormuz whipsaw, a sharp global tech selloff, UK political upheaval, and surging US inflation data.
Volkswagen plans 100,000 job cuts as tech selloff and oil decline weigh on European session
A broad European session decline driven by Volkswagen restructuring news, continued oil weakness, a technology-led selloff, and sharp cryptocurrency outflows ahead of the US open.
Asian equities sold off sharply as Apple price hikes and Micron concerns hit chipmakers
A sharply negative overnight session dominated by a broad Asian tech selloff, a vessel strike in the Strait of Hormuz, and renewed AI spending doubts.
Iraq issued OPEC ultimatum demanding higher production quotas on 25 June
Iraq formally demanded significantly higher production allowances from OPEC on 25 June 2026, threatening withdrawal if rejected. CNBC TOP subsequently reported Iraq had decided to remain within OPEC and pursue quota negotiations rather than execute an immediate exit.
Micron beats earnings, lifts tech futures; Iraq threatens OPEC exit
A busy European session dominated by Micron's earnings beat lifting tech futures, oil declining on Middle East de-escalation and OPEC fractures, and fresh drone strikes on Russian refineries.
Oil retreats to pre-conflict levels as Hormuz tanker traffic resumes
An active overnight session dominated by easing Persian Gulf supply fears, the Venezuela earthquake emergency, and a blockbuster SK Hynix Nasdaq listing announcement.
China crude imports hit 2018 low; Shandong refinery rates at 2017 low
China's crude oil imports fell to their lowest level since 2018 as of 24 June 2026, while independent refinery operating rates in Shandong province dropped to 50.5%, the lowest since August 2017. US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with both parties committing to a final agreement within 60 days.