Energy Markets Rise, VIX Spikes Amid Regional Interceptions and Iran-US Tensions
Energy markets saw gains today, with crude and gasoline prices rising. The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting Houthi missiles and drones. US consumer sentiment remained near record lows, and Asian markets traded mixed.
Key points
- Brent crude rose 2.1% to $113.09.
- WTI crude increased 2.2% to $104.24.
- RBOB gasoline gained 1.9% to $3.15.
- VIX surged 27.0% to 21.86.
- Strait of Hormuz oil flow is 10.5 mb/d.
Overnight developments
The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting three Houthi missiles and four drones, according to pakistantimes. Separately, myanmarnews.net reports that Israeli media claims Saudi Arabia offered Houthis $1 billion in an Iran-brokered ceasefire deal. Iran hosted the Makkah Pact trio for talks, as reported by tribune.com.pk. ch-aviation reports that Washington has ordered suppliers to cancel Iran aircraft contracts, while IranAir plans to resume B747 Combi operations.
Markets and energy
Energy markets experienced gains, with Brent crude rising 2.1% to $113.09 and WTI crude increasing 2.2% to $104.24. RBOB gasoline also saw a 1.9% gain, reaching $3.15. Natural gas, however, decreased by 1.9% to $2.90. Gold fell 3.5% to $3888.90. The VIX, a measure of market volatility, surged 27.0% to 21.86.
According to pakistantimes, the SBP raised its interest rate to 12% amid Iran-US tensions and rising oil prices. myanmarnews.net reports that the Sensex fell over 300 points and the Nifty slipped below 22,690 as crude prices hovered near $115. Asian markets traded mixed, as reported by rttnews, with Indian shares marginally lower in early trade and IT stocks underperforming.
US consumer sentiment remained near record lows due to persistent inflation fears, according to myanmarnews.net and milwaukeesun.
Shipping and the Strait
The Strait of Hormuz model indicates a 'RESTRICTED' status, with an oil flow of 10.5 million barrels per day (mb/d). NASA FIRMS detected 978 thermal hotspots in the Middle East over the last 24 hours.
What to watch today
Ongoing developments regarding the Saudi-led coalition's actions and any further reports on the proposed Iran-brokered ceasefire deal will be key. Market participants will also monitor crude oil prices and the VIX for continued volatility.
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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