Saudi Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missiles; Energy Markets Rise Amid Tensions
The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting Houthi missiles and drones, while Iran hosted Makkah Pact talks. Energy markets saw gains in crude and gasoline, with Brent reaching $113.39. US consumer sentiment remained near record lows.
Key points
- Saudi-led coalition intercepted Houthi missiles and drones.
- Iran hosted Makkah Pact talks, according to Tribune.com.pk.
- Brent crude rose 2.3% to $113.39.
- WTI crude increased 2.5% to $104.60.
- US consumer sentiment remained near record lows.
Overnight developments
The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting three Houthi missiles and four drones, according to pakistantimes. Separately, myanmarnews net reported, citing Israeli media, that Saudi Arabia offered Houthis $1 billion in an Iran-brokered ceasefire deal.
Iran hosted rare talks with the Makkah Pact trio, tribune com pk reports. Additionally, ch-aviation reports that Washington has ordered suppliers to axe Iran aircraft contracts, while IranAir is set to resume B747 Combi operations.
Markets and energy
Energy markets saw increases in crude oil and gasoline prices. Brent crude rose 2.3% to $113.39 per barrel, and WTI crude increased 2.5% to $104.60 per barrel. RBOB gasoline also saw a 2.1% rise, reaching $3.15. Natural gas, however, declined by 1.8% to $2.90.
Gold prices decreased by 3.5% to $3890.10, while the VIX volatility index surged by 32.1% to 22.70. Asian markets traded mixed, as reported by rttnews. Myanmarnews net noted that the Sensex fell over 300 points as crude prices hovered near $115. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised its interest rate to 12% amid Iran-US tensions and rising oil prices, according to pakistantimes.
US consumer sentiment remained near record lows in October, with inflation fears persisting, according to myanmarnews net and milwaukeesun.
Shipping and the Strait
The Strait of Hormuz is currently operating under a RESTRICTED status. The oil flow through the Strait is estimated at 10.4 million barrels per day (mb/d).
What to watch today
Today's focus will remain on developments in the Middle East, particularly any further reports concerning the Saudi-led coalition's actions and the ongoing Iran-US tensions. The impact of these geopolitical factors on global energy markets, especially crude oil prices, will be closely monitored. Additionally, the status of the Strait of Hormuz and its oil flow will be a key indicator.
Sources used
- Asian Markets Trade Mixed — rttnews
- US consumer sentiment near record low as inflation fears persist — myanmarnews net
- Saudi - led coalition says it intercepts three Houthi missiles , four drones — pakistantimes
- US consumer sentiment stays near record low in October — milwaukeesun
- IranAir to resume B747 Combi ops , A321 will wait - ch - aviation — ch-aviation
- Washington orders suppliers to axe Iran aircraft contracts - ch - aviation — ch-aviation
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