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Oil & Energy Markets10 hours ago

Sweden’s Riksbank Raises Policy Rate to 2% as Energy Inflation Risks Persist

Sweden’s Riksbank raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.00% on 4 November 2026, its first increase in more than three years, according to same-day Wall Street Journal reporting. The move was widely anticipated and follows the central bank’s September decision to hold at 1.75%. Policymakers indicated additional tightening may follow if inflation and economic activity develop as projected. The Riksbank’s published schedule says the new policy rate takes effect on 11 November. War-related energy costs and resilient domestic activity remain important considerations. This is a confirmed decision reported by an established news outlet, but the November decision text on the Riksbank website could not be independently retrieved in this check.

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Oil & Energy Markets11 hours ago

Ireland Flash Inflation Rises to 4.0% in October as Energy Prices Surge

Ireland’s Central Statistics Office estimated on 3 November 2026 that harmonised consumer-price inflation rose to 4.0% year on year in October from 3.8% in September. Prices increased 0.5% month on month. Energy costs rose 18.3% over the year and 4.5% during October, while food prices were just 0.1% higher than a year earlier. Inflation excluding energy and unprocessed food was estimated at 2.5% annually. These are Ireland’s preliminary harmonised inflation figures, not the euro-area October flash estimate, which was scheduled for 4 November.

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Oil & Energy Markets2 days ago

Brent Retreats About 2.6% as Iran Diplomacy Headlines Ease Supply Fears

The report gives indicative Brent around $114.03 on the morning of 2 November, about 2.65% below its previous quoted close, while WTI was around $101.56. It links the move to optimism about Qatar-mediated Iran discussions. This is a time-specific CFD snapshot, not a validated exchange closing price.

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Oil & Energy Markets2 days ago

OPEC+ Maintains December Oil Output Requirements

Seven OPEC+ participants—Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman—said after their 1 November 2026 virtual meeting that they would maintain September 2026 required production levels for December 2026. The next meeting is scheduled for 29 November. This is a production-policy decision, not a statement that all global OPEC+ output will be unchanged.

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Oil & Energy Markets4 days ago

Brent Settles at $117.64 as October Oil Rally Extends

December Brent crude futures settled at $117.64 per barrel on 30 October 2026, up $2.76 or 2.4% on the day. WTI settled at $104.12, up $2.12 or 2.08%. Market reports linked the rally to renewed fears of Middle East supply disruptions and potential further US-Iran escalation; these are risk concerns rather than confirmed future military actions. Contract months matter when comparing prices.

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Oil & Energy Markets4 days ago

Reuters Poll Raises 2026 Brent Forecast to $92.88 Amid Supply Risks

A Reuters survey of 32 economists and analysts raised the expected average Brent crude price for 2026 to $92.88 per barrel from $89.05 in the previous poll. The corresponding WTI forecast rose to $86.60 from $83.90. These are analyst forecasts, not observed spot prices.

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Oil & Energy Markets4 days ago

Armed Group Shuts Libya's Hamada–Zawiya Oil Pipeline, Threatening 15,000 Bpd

Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on 30 October 2026 that an armed group closed a valve on the 18-inch Hamada–Zawiya crude pipeline in the Rayayna area, forcing operators to stop pumping after pressure rose sharply. The line supplies crude from the Hamada and Tahara fields to the Zawiya refinery. NOC warned that a sustained shutdown could disrupt about 15,000 barrels per day of crude destined for the refinery. This is a new incident, separate from a similar closure on 22 October. The 15,000-bpd figure is the operator's estimate of potential supply loss, not a verified nationwide production loss.

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Oil & Energy Markets13 days ago

European Stocks Fall as Oil Rises and Corporate Earnings Disappoint

The STOXX 600 declined nearly 1% on 22 October as higher oil prices and mixed quarterly reports weighed on European stocks. Reuters reported Hermès down 7.3% after slightly disappointing revenue, while Nestlé rose 1.2% on stronger-than-expected organic sales growth. Technology and banking shares also declined.

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Oil & Energy Markets13 days ago

Gold Hits Two-Week Low as Oil-Fuelled Inflation Fears Weigh

Reuters reported spot gold down 1.4% to $4,081.89 an ounce on 22 October, a more-than-two-week low. Rising oil prices and concerns over persistent inflation reinforced expectations of tighter US monetary policy, weighing on non-yielding bullion.

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Oil & Energy Markets13 days ago

Oil Jumps Above $111 as New Houthi Attacks Hit Saudi Arabia

Reuters reported Brent crude at $111.64 a barrel at 06:26 GMT on 22 October, up $2.82, or 2.59%, as fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi targets intensified supply concerns. WTI rose to $99.39. The reported attacks included a civilian airport in Dammam and a Saudi oil field.

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Oil & Energy Markets16 days ago

Iran Says Two Oil Tankers Caught Fire After Striking Mines in Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said two oil tankers caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reporting published on 18 October. Iranian state media said the vessels had used an unauthorised route. Ship identities, cargo details and independent confirmation of the reported mine strikes were not available in the cited report. The cause and scale of damage must therefore be attributed to Iranian authorities rather than asserted as independently verified facts.

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Oil & Energy Markets16 days ago

Ukrainian Drone Attacks Cause Fires at St Petersburg Oil Facilities

Associated Press reported that Ukrainian drone attacks on 18 October caused fires at oil facilities in the St Petersburg area during a major wave of strikes on Russia. Russian authorities reported intercepting more than 1,000 drones across affected areas; that count is a Russian claim, not an independently verified total. The attacks raise fresh questions about Russian oil logistics and infrastructure security. The extent of any sustained disruption to exports or refining has not been established.

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Oil & Energy Markets19 days ago

France Begins Implementing Saudi Oil Infrastructure Defence Plan

France has begun putting into operation its plan to help protect Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux said on 15 October. The plan, announced by President Emmanuel Macron on 24 September, focuses on Saudi Arabia's east–west energy corridor and the Red Sea port of Yanbu. French officials have not publicly detailed the equipment, troop numbers or precise stage of deployment.

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Oil & Energy Markets19 days ago

IEA Accelerates Remaining 100 Million Barrels of Emergency Oil Releases

The International Energy Agency said on October 15 that members had released approximately 330 million barrels under their March 2026 collective action and agreed to accelerate the remaining releases of around 100 million barrels. Plans include more than 20 million barrels of diesel as soon as possible. The IEA expects total releases to exceed the original 400 million-barrel pledge.

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Oil & Energy Markets19 days ago

Eurozone September Inflation Confirmed at 3.8% as Energy Prices Surge 18.9%

Eurostat confirmed on 16 October that euro-area consumer inflation was 3.8% year on year in September 2026, up from 3.2% in August. Energy prices increased 18.9% annually and contributed 1.71 percentage points to the headline rate, while services contributed 1.52 points. Inflation excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco stood at 2.5%. The headline 3.8% figure was already estimated on 2 October; the final component breakdown is the new reporting element.

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Oil & Energy Markets19 days ago

IMF Lifts 2026 Global GDP Outlook to 3.1% as Artificial Intelligence Capex Counters Energy Shock

The International Monetary Fund upgraded its global real GDP projection for 2026 to 3.1%, up 0.1 percentage point from its July assessment. The fund stated that massive corporate investment into artificial intelligence infrastructure has provided an economic counterweight against geopolitical energy shocks and maritime transport friction.

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Oil & Energy Markets20 days ago

Crude Oil Slips Over 1% as Washington Eases Vessel Restrictions Amid Hormuz Tensions

Crude oil benchmarks retreated on Thursday as Brent futures dipped 1.75% toward $104 per barrel and WTI fell to $94.07 per barrel. Markets balanced escalating tensions around maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz against U.S. regulatory steps to soften shipping costs and ease sanctions pressure on international transport vessels.

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Oil & Energy Markets22 days ago

Oil Retreats as Russia Signals More Diesel Supply; Energy Truce Remains Unconfirmed

Brent futures fell 1.2% to $105.34 and WTI 1.3% to $92.48 at 02:55 UTC on 13 October, Investing.com reported. Russia’s Alexander Novak said diesel exports could recover. Separately, Zelensky said Russian strikes hit at least six energy targets on 12 October; the Kremlin said talks continued.

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Oil & Energy Markets22 days ago

Dollar Retreats as Treasury Yields and Oil Ease

The dollar index fell 0.2% to 102.39 in Tuesday Asian trading, Reuters reported. The euro rose to $1.1177 and the yen strengthened to 158.215 per dollar. The US 10-year Treasury yield fell five basis points to 5.192%.

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Oil & Energy Markets23 days ago

OPEC Chief Puts 2026 Oil Demand Growth at 400,000 bpd

OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said its 2026 oil-demand growth forecast had been reduced to 400,000 barrels per day from 1.4 million at the start of the year, Reuters reported on 12 October. He expected deferred demand to materialise in 2027.

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Oil & Energy Markets23 days ago

Nifty and Sensex Close Lower as Oil and Inflation Risks Weigh

The Nifty 50 closed 0.7% lower at 22,363.35 and the Sensex lost 0.76% to 71,924.68 on 12 October, Reuters reported in its closing update. Early gains faded as investors weighed oil costs and inflation concerns.

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Oil & Energy Markets23 days ago

Oil Falls on Russia–Ukraine Energy Truce Hopes

Brent futures fell 1.47% to $103.18 a barrel and WTI fell 1.68% to $90.31 at 01:54 UTC on 12 October, Reuters reported. Traders assessed Trump’s energy-ceasefire announcement and possible Russian supply gains. Kyiv and Moscow had not immediately confirmed the agreement.

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Oil & Energy Markets26 days ago

Oil Prices Fall as Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before November Midterms

US President Donald Trump said on October 8 that the United States would not launch military strikes against Iran before the November 3, 2026 midterm elections. Trump described ongoing US-Iran discussions as productive, although no permanent ceasefire agreement has been announced and the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect. Oil prices declined on October 9 as immediate supply concerns eased. Reuters reported Brent crude falling $1.70 to $102.58 per barrel and WTI declining $1.08 to $90.41. The announcement reduces expectations of imminent US military action but leaves the broader Middle East conflict and energy supply risks unresolved.

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Oil & Energy Markets26 days ago

Rupee Gains as Oil Retreats; Traders Cite RBI Support

The Indian rupee rose 0.2% to 96.61 per dollar in a Friday trading snapshot reported by Reuters. Lower oil prices provided support. Traders said the RBI likely intervened near 96.80; that assessment is not an official intervention confirmation.

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Oil & Energy Markets26 days ago

Oil Falls as Trump’s Iran Pledge Eases Supply Concerns

Brent futures fell 1.3% to $102.91 a barrel and WTI declined 1.2% to $90.40 at 04:50 UTC on 9 October, Reuters reported. The retreat followed President Donald Trump’s pledge to avoid attacking Iran before the US midterm elections. The quoted prices are a timestamped market snapshot, not closing settlements or live prices.

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Oil & Energy Markets28 days ago

Zelenskiy Says Russian Attack Targets Ukraine Energy Infrastructure

Russian forces launched one of their largest attacks on Ukraine, firing 70 missiles and drones. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said energy infrastructure was a key target, with the strikes killing at least 11 people across the country.

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Oil & Energy Markets29 days ago

UANI Reports at Least 50 Oil-Laden Tankers Near Iran Under US Blockade

At least 50 tankers carrying Iranian oil were operating along Iran's coastline, according to United Against Nuclear Iran's shipping update dated 5 October. Bloomberg reported the findings on 6 October and said the number was broadly unchanged from two months earlier. Cargoes include crude, petroleum products and LPG. Separately, UANI listed 20 empty Iranian-flagged tankers off Sri Lanka. The report describes continuing shipping constraints rather than a newly announced blockade or a verified fresh supply loss.

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