Middle East Daily
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中东每日简报
Core conclusion · Tlines extraction
Oil advanced as prospects for a rapid reopening of the Strait of Hormuz faded, with Brent around USD 106/b and WTI above USD 93/b after Trump rejected Iran's conditions. Gold fell as much as 1.8% to below USD 4,206/oz on elevated energy-driven inflation and expectations of further Fed tightening, with markets pricing about a 65% probability of an October hike. S&P affirmed Oman at BBB-/A-3 with a stable outlook, raising its 2026 real GDP growth forecast to 3.5% from 1.6%.
- Institution
- MUFG
- Published
- 09/28/2026
- Research topic
- Crude Oil (WTI) · Fed Policy · US 10Y Treasury
- Time horizon
- this month · long-term · 2026 · 2027
Key arguments
- Oil advanced as prospects faded for a rapid reopening of the Strait of Hormuz; Trump rejected Iran's conditions, but negotiations are expected to resume this week.
- Gold extended its decline as elevated energy prices reinforced inflation concerns and expectations for further Fed tightening.
- S&P affirmed Oman at BBB-/A-3 with a stable outlook, citing uninterrupted hydrocarbon exports independent of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The report highlights that continued disagreement over Hormuz and persistent attacks should keep the geopolitical risk premium elevated despite recovering Gulf oil flows.
Key numbers
- Gold decline (intraday)
- as much as 1.8% to below USD 4,206/oz
- Brent crude
- around USD 106/b
- WTI
- above USD 93/b
- Probability of another Fed hike in October
- around 65%
- S&P 2026 real GDP growth forecast for Oman
- raised to 3.5% from 1.6%
Main risks
- Oil: risk premium could fall if Hormuz negotiations resume successfully and Gulf flows normalize.
- Gold: could resume its uptrend if geopolitical uncertainty escalates or inflation expectations outpace rate-hike pricing.
- Oman: sovereign rating outlook could be pressured if regional geopolitical disruptions persist into 2027.
Corresponding source evidence
US pressure on Iran is also intensifying, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimating only ~15mb of Iranian crude remain in transit and suggesting deliveries to China could largely cease within two weeks.
Continued disagreement over Hormuz and persistent attacks should keep the geopolitical risk premium elevated despite recovering Gulf oil flows.
Fed officials have continued to signal that additional tightening may be necessary after this month’s 25bp s hike, with markets pricing around a 65% probability of another increase in October.
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Cross-institution comparison · WTI
| Institution / report | Published | Direction | Source-checked target | Horizon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUFGMiddle East Daily | 09/28/2026 | Bullish | — | short-term |
| Saxo BankMarket Quick Take - Chipmakers extend their slide as Brent holds above 107 | 10/19/2026 | Neutral | — | 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 |
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