Middle East

20 August 2026
Trump warns of toughest Iran sanctions as UAE suspends Tehran trade, oil risk premium in focus

Trump escalates Iran sanctions; UAE halts Tehran trade; markets calm, but oil disruption risk grows sharply.

19 August 2026
Trump says Iran talks off table as US blockade adds risk premium to oil options markets

Trump denies Iran talks as naval blockade continues; Hormuz stays open, mines cleared; energy volatility drives options strategies.

19 August 2026
TD Securities sees Brent staying above $90 on tight supply, Hormuz risks and low product stocks

TD Securities sees tight oil markets keeping Brent elevated, with Hormuz risks, deficits, and bullish options strategies.

19 August 2026
Gold steadies as softer US data supports rate pause, but Middle East oil risks cap upside

Gold supported by steady Fed outlook and weaker dollar, but oil risks cap upside; range-bound forecast.

18 August 2026
Brent climbs above $91 as Hormuz tensions and Saudi rerouting offset weakening Chinese demand

Brent tops $91 on Hormuz tensions and supply risks, despite weakening Chinese demand and rising distillate strength.

18 August 2026
WTI holds above $82 as Iran tensions and Middle East risks lift crude ahead of API data

WTI rises above $82 as Middle East tensions and refinery attacks sustain risk premium; traders eye inventories.

17 August 2026
WTI climbs above $82 as Hormuz risks, SPR drawdown and backwardation tighten oil market

WTI climbs near $82 as Hormuz risks and low SPR fuel supply fears, boosting bullish trades.

17 August 2026
Gold steadies near $4,400 as weak US data and Middle East risks lift demand

Gold steadies near $4,400 as weak US data and geopolitical risks bolster bullish technical breakout support.

17 August 2026
Israel–Hezbollah strikes lift geopolitical risk premium, keeping oil and volatility traders on alert

Israel resumes Lebanon strikes, raising geopolitical risk; traders eye oil volatility, calls, and safe-haven hedges.

15 August 2026
USD/SGD steadies near 1.28 as softer US PPI trims Fed hike bets amid geopolitical risks

USD/SGD hovers near 1.28 as softer PPI trims hike bets; geopolitics caps losses; range-trading favored.

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