EU seeks more warships and air assets for Red Sea mission, Kallas says
EU's Kallas says Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships as security worsens; letter sent to member states for extra naval and air assets.
21/09/2026 22:5111 min read
Commodities News
Gold, crude oil, industrial metals and agricultural products: supply and demand, inventories and geopolitical risk.
Trump proposes $5B fund for Gulf energy rebuild — WSJ
The Trump administration has proposed a $5 billion fund to rebuild Gulf energy infrastructure and reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
21/09/2026 19:417 min read
Yemen's Leader Discusses Situation with Trump, No Military Aid Promised
Yemen's president asked Trump for military aid, but no pledge was made; oil fell $3.38 to $92.77 on diplomatic hopes.
21/09/2026 13:412 min read
Oil falls as Middle East supply fears recede, risk appetite rises
Oil falls nearly 3% as Middle East supply concerns ease. Bitcoin surges 4.4% to $84,785. Markets eye Trump-Xi meeting.
21/09/2026 12:2221 min read
Oil slips on de-escalation hopes as UN General Assembly looms
Oil prices slipped on hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East, with attention turning to the UN General Assembly and potential Trump-Pezeshkian talks.
21/09/2026 10:2410 min read
Gold (XAU/USD) steadies before UN talks on Iran war
Gold steadies as markets wait on UN General Assembly talks, with a potential Trump-Pezeshkian meeting and US PMIs in focus.
21/09/2026 08:319 min read
Oil retreats from highs but $100 level still pressures bond markets
Brent crude dipped below $102, but the $100 oil threshold keeps inflation fears alive and bond yields high.
21/09/2026 04:518 min read
Oil rises then falls; Asia-Pacific markets eye US-China summit
Oil gapped higher on Houthi attack then eased on improving flows. Asia-Pacific mixed ahead of Trump-Xi meeting.
21/09/2026 04:0221 min read
Trump U-turns twice on Houthi strikes after Saudi crown prince's call
Trump twice reversed his decision on Houthi strikes after a call with Saudi crown prince, ordering then canceling preparations.
21/09/2026 03:2116 min read
JPMorgan: Mideast Oil Exports Bypass Pipeline Hit, Signals Hold
JPMorgan says Middle East oil flows remain strong despite Saudi pipeline outage, with exports via Hormuz up. Oil prices fell for a third session on supply…
21/09/2026 02:4115 min read
Washington tells Americans to leave Iran as Trump weighs Tehran's war terms
US tells Americans to leave Iran as Trump weighs Tehran's terms for ending the war, with oil markets watching his UN response.
21/09/2026 01:3217 min read
Goldman sees TTF at 105 euros, JKM at $35 if Gulf LNG stays tight
Goldman Sachs warned TTF and JKM could reach 105 euros and $35 if Gulf LNG exports remain constrained this winter.
21/09/2026 00:4220 min read
Oil prices gain on Globex after Houthi missile strike on Riyadh
Oil prices rose on Globex after Houthi missile and drone attacks targeted Riyadh and an Aramco site.
20/09/2026 22:3117 min read
Trump urged Zelensky to stop refinery strikes over diesel, Axios reports
Trump repeatedly urged Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian refineries, citing diesel prices, according to Axios; Zelensky expects a Tuesday meeting.
20/09/2026 21:5115 min read
Ukraine strikes Moscow refinery in record drone assault, diesel markets watch
Ukraine struck Moscow's main oil refinery in its largest drone attack on the region, putting diesel supply in focus.
20/09/2026 21:0213 min read