WTI
West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil
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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.
Drone strike on Oman oil terminal pushes Brent to $95.37 as regional tensions escalate
An active overnight session dominated by a drone strike on Oman's main crude terminal and continued fallout from Broadcom's AI guidance disappointment, lifting oil prices and pressuring Asian equities.
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.
Eurozone inflation tops 3% for first time since 2023 as ECB hike bets firm
A busy European session shaped by a eurozone inflation beat, oil price retreat on ceasefire progress, and sharp moves in AI-linked semiconductor stocks.
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.
US intercepts Iranian missiles over Kuwait as ceasefire talks stall
A tense European session dominated by escalating US-Iran military exchanges, rising oil prices, and divergent equity moves tied to Nvidia's PC chip launch.
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.
US-Iran ceasefire MOU reached as Hormuz shipping collapses to 10% of normal
A volatile weekend dominated by competing US-Iran diplomatic and military signals, major oil inventory warnings, and a sharp tech earnings divergence centred on Dell and Zscaler.
Brent posts largest monthly decline in six years amid US-Iran deal expectations
A volatile week shaped by alternating military escalation and diplomacy in the Strait of Hormuz, sharp moves in crude, and a strong technology earnings season.
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 strikes Iranian targets near Hormuz for second time this week
European session dominated by Middle East escalation, with crude surging and equity futures under pressure ahead of in-line US PCE data.
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.