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)
Brent crude drops below $80 as US lifts Hormuz naval blockade
A session dominated by geopolitical de-escalation: the US lifted its Hormuz naval blockade, sending oil to three-month lows, while the Bank of Japan raised rates to their highest since 1995.
Bank of Japan lifts benchmark rate to highest since 1995
An active overnight session dominated by the BoJ's historic rate hike to 1% and continued repricing of oil markets following the US-Iran Hormuz ceasefire.
US and Iran reach Hormuz interim deal; Brent falls to three-month low
European session dominated by a US-Iran ceasefire announcement that sent oil to three-month lows, lifted equities and bonds, and weakened the dollar.
US and Iran reach interim deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
A highly active overnight session dominated by a US-Iran interim peace agreement, with oil declining sharply and Asian equities rallying on reduced geopolitical risk.
SpaceX lists at $2 trillion on Nasdaq as Hormuz deal reported near
A volatile week dominated by two major themes: US-Iran military escalation and rapid de-escalation signalling, and SpaceX's record-breaking Nasdaq debut at a $2 trillion valuation.
Iran-US military exchanges and Hormuz closure dominate a volatile week
A highly active week shaped by rapid escalation and partial de-escalation in US-Iran military conflict, extreme energy market volatility, and the largest IPO in history.
SpaceX lists after $75bn IPO; oil falls 4% on US-Iran deal reports
A session dominated by two major themes: SpaceX's record IPO debut and sharp oil price declines on US-Iran Strait of Hormuz deal reports, with conflicting signals from Tehran introducing residual uncertainty.
UK GDP contracts 0.1% in April as Iran war lifts energy costs
The UK economy shrank 0.1% month-on-month in April 2026, matching consensus, as rising energy costs tied to the US-Iran conflict weighed on services activity.
Kospi jumps 8%, oil falls as Trump signals imminent Iran deal
An active overnight session dominated by US-Iran diplomatic signals, driving sharp Asian equity gains, oil price declines, and post-ECB rate-hike commentary from council members.
Iran holds Hormuz shut indefinitely as US strikes continue and ECB raises rates
A highly active European session dominated by Middle East military escalation, an ECB rate increase, surging wholesale inflation data, and elevated but volatile crude prices.
Iran-Israel hostilities halt; KOSPI surges 8% on semiconductor rebound
A volatile overnight session dominated by Middle East de-escalation, a sharp Korean equity rebound, and a wave of major corporate announcements including the OpenAI IPO filing and GSK's $9bn-plus Nuvalent approach.
Brent crude surges to $94 before ceasefire announcement tempers Middle East risk premium
A volatile European session dominated by Iran-Israel military exchanges and partial ceasefire signals, with oil surging then partly retracing alongside a recovery in equity futures.
Iran and Israel exchange direct missile strikes, Brent crude surges to $95.43
A highly active overnight session dominated by Iran-Israel military escalation, a sharp Asian equity selloff led by Korean chipmakers, and renewed oil price gains.
US strikes Iranian Hormuz sites as strait traffic falls to near zero
A turbulent week dominated by Persian Gulf military escalation, a sharp US equity selloff on strong jobs data, and SpaceX's record IPO filing alongside sweeping new US tariff proposals.
Hormuz blockade deepens as US-Iran peace talks collapse entirely
A week defined by renewed US-Iran military escalation, a stalled Strait of Hormuz, a landmark SpaceX IPO filing, and fresh US tariff proposals on 60 nations.
S&P 500 win streak at risk as AI stocks retreat and Iran talks stall before payrolls
A cautious European session dominated by AI equity weakness, a eurozone GDP contraction revision, stalled US-Iran talks, and positioning ahead of US non-farm payrolls.
Broadcom guidance miss pressures Nasdaq 100 futures ahead of US open
A mixed European session dominated by Broadcom's disappointing AI chip outlook, stalled Iran negotiations, and a wave of private credit stress signals.
SpaceX files $75bn IPO as US-Iran tensions keep oil elevated
A moderately active overnight session dominated by SpaceX IPO news, US-Iran geopolitical tension sustaining crude gains, and broad Asian equity weakness.
Iranian strikes on Kuwait airport and US bases lift oil; tariff threat widens
A volatile European session dominated by Middle East escalation, new US forced-labour tariff proposals on 60 nations, and a stronger-than-expected ADP jobs print.
SpaceX targets $75bn record IPO as US proposes 10% tariffs on 60 nations
An active overnight session dominated by the SpaceX IPO announcement, sweeping new US tariffs, and continued Middle East-driven oil price pressure.