Middle East Daily
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中东日报
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MUFG's Middle East Daily for September 2, 2026, highlights surging oil prices due to renewed US-Iran hostilities, with Brent near $96/b and WTI near $91/b amid heightened Strait of Hormuz risks. Gold declines as inflation and rate hike concerns intensify, with a 70% probability of a Fed hike in September. The Bank of Israel cuts rates again, and Turkey's manufacturing downturn eases slightly. These developments shape the outlook for commodities, rates, and regional macro policies.
- Institution
- MUFG
- Published
- 09/02/2026
- Research topic
- oil · Brent crude · WTI
- Time horizon
- near-term · current · medium-term
Key arguments
- Oil prices surge for a third session as renewed US-Iran strikes heighten Hormuz risks, with Brent around USD 96/b and WTI near USD 91/b.
- Gold falls for a third consecutive session as rising energy prices and hawkish Fed expectations pressure yields and the dollar.
- Bank of Israel cuts policy rate by 25bps to 3.25%, with possible further cut by year-end.
- Turkey's manufacturing PMI rises to 48.1 in August, still below the 50 threshold, marking 29 months of contraction.
- GCC bond spreads show mixed moves with a flattening bias in the UST curve.
- KSA prepares to price dual tranche sukuk bonds at T+70bp (5y) and T+80bp (10y).
Key numbers
- Brent price
- USD 96/b
- WTI price
- USD 91/b
- Gold price
- USD 4,305/oz
- Probability of Fed rate hike in September
- 70%
- 30-year US Treasury yield
- above 5.28%
- Bank of Israel policy rate
- 3.25%
- Turkey PMI
- 48.1
- KSA sukuk spreads
- T+70bp 5y, T+80bp 10y
Main risks
- Escalation of US-Iran conflict leading to sustained blockade of Hormuz and further oil price spikes.
- Higher energy prices could reignite inflation and force more aggressive Fed tightening, pressuring gold and risky assets.
- Fiscal uncertainty in Israel and geopolitical risks could delay further rate cuts.
- Turkey's manufacturing downturn could persist if new orders fail to recover or regional tensions escalate.
Corresponding source evidence
Oil extended gains for a third session, with Brent trading around USD 96/b after surging 4.6% on Tuesday and WTI near USD 91/b, as renewed US-Iran hostilities intensified concerns over energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
· near-termOil extended gains for a third session, with Brent trading around USD 96/b after surging 4.6% on Tuesday and WTI near USD 91/b, as renewed US-Iran hostilities intensified concerns over energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
· near-termGold fell for a third consecutive session, trading around USD 4,305/oz as rising energy prices and hawkish Fed expectations pushed bond yields and the dollar higher.
· near-term
Conditions / invalidation
- if the Strait of Hormuz remains threatened by sustained escalation of US-Iran conflict
- unless geopolitical uncertainty provides sufficient safe-haven demand
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Cross-institution comparison · WTI
| Institution / report | Published | Direction | Source-checked target | Horizon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUFGMiddle East Daily | 09/02/2026 | Bullish | — | Not stated |
| Scotiabank EconomicsGLOBAL ECONOMICS · DAILY POINTS | 10/16/2026 | Bullish | — | Not stated |
| Saxo BankCommodity weekly Gold steadies as oil tightness and growth fears divide markets | 10/16/2026 | Bullish | — | Not stated |
| Commonwealth BankIran war: more oil is flowing, but the risk of escalation is growing | 10/15/2026 | Bullish | — | Not stated |
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