Tensions between the US and Iran pushed Brent crude, while falling metal prices and hawkish Fed comments dampened IT sentiment.

The entities involved

• Brent →
  • ECB chair signals readiness to raise rates as potential attacks in Yemen drive oil price spikes and market risk-off.Mon 17:39
  • US-Iran truce aims to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid global monetary policy shifts and oil price drops.Mon 17:37
• Nomura →

  corporation in Japan

  • Nomura advises on potential shifts in Reserve Bank of India policy amid changes in the global economic outlook.Mon 13:10
  • Nomura notes high accuracy of Fed's market moves as Warsh presides over his first meeting, with Fed statements echoing Greenspan's style.Mon 10:26

Related events

• Brent crude prices reacted to supply reports, while the Fed hiked interest rates to curb inflation.Sep 16
• Iran launched attacks on US bases in Jordan, prompting Brent crude to react to Gulf/Middle East supply threats and WTI pricing.Sep 9
• Middle East tensions and Trump's announcements are affecting Brent crude futures, while Bank of America issues a buy rating on Chevron.Jul 9
• Crude oil price drop boosts airline stocks amid Strait of Hormuz closure and U.S.-Iran conflict updates.Jul 27
• US strikes in Iran on May 26 pushed Brent prices higher, affecting the Fed outlook and prompting diplomatic negotiations.Jun 7