France deploys troops and air defences to Yanbu port amid Houthi strikes
France sends troops and air defences to Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port to protect oil facilities amid escalating Houthi attacks.
24/09/2026 21:3114 min read
Geopolitics
US-China trade truce extended two months, key disputes deferred
The US-China trade truce was extended by two months to January 10, but tariffs, farm purchases, rare earths, and Taiwan remain unresolved.
24/09/2026 21:0215 min read
Iran's Pezeshkian signals desire for a US deal before the midterms, per NBC
Pezeshkian told NBC he wants a US deal before the midterm elections, while crude prices swung on reports about the Strait of Hormuz.
24/09/2026 19:215 min read
US, Iran reported in talks on phased Hormuz reopening and blockade relief
Reuters sources report US-Iran discussions on a phased arrangement to reopen Hormuz and lift the blockade; crude dropped to $94.55, yields eased.
24/09/2026 16:346 min read
Trump, Xi meet at White House; trade extension, tech, Taiwan in focus
President Trump hosts Chinese President Xi at White House; discussions cover trade, tech, Taiwan, Iran with no firm outcomes.
24/09/2026 14:429 min read
Crude oil rises on fading hopes for quick Iran war resolution
Crude oil extended gains after Trump dampened expectations of an early end to the Iran war, with technical breakouts aiding the rally.
24/09/2026 10:018 min read
Sparse Hormuz shipping data explains oil's enduring risk premium
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains low, reinforcing oil's risk premium despite diplomatic hopes.
24/09/2026 05:115 min read
Brent crude tops $102, 10-year yield hits 5.11% in double blow for markets
Brent crude rose above $102 and 10-year Treasury yields hit 5.11%, pressuring stocks.
24/09/2026 04:4112 min read
Xi arrives in US ahead of Trump summit; trade truce extended
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the US for a summit with Trump. The trade truce has been extended to January 10.
24/09/2026 03:4215 min read
Bangladesh expands Boeing order to 25 jets in bid to soften US trade stance
Bangladesh orders additional Boeing jets to reduce risk of US tariffs on garment exports, expanding deal to 25 aircraft.
24/09/2026 00:5212 min read
Crude jumps nearly 4% as Hormuz talks stall, diesel swings
Brent settled up nearly 4% as diplomacy stalled, while diesel fluctuated on conflicting US export ban reports. US crude stocks rose unexpectedly.
23/09/2026 20:5317 min read
White House denies report on potential diesel export ban plan
The White House dismisses a Politico report on a 90-day diesel export ban as 'fake news,' despite Trump's earlier comments.
23/09/2026 18:044 min read
Strait of Hormuz Reopening Discussed in Iran-U.S. Talks, Official Says
A senior Iranian official said reopening the Strait of Hormuz was discussed in indirect U.S. talks, but differences remain.
23/09/2026 15:114 min read
Iran open to diplomacy but will defend Hormuz interests, Pezeshkian says
Iran's president says Tehran will not surrender to military pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. Trump defends U.S. stance and hints at talks.
23/09/2026 15:0213 min read
Oil slide halts as Trump dampens hopes for early end to conflict
Oil's slide paused after Trump dampened hopes for an early resolution to the US-Iran conflict.
23/09/2026 08:5211 min read