Middle East Daily
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中东日报
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MUFG's Middle East Daily (Sep 4, 2026) reports Brent near $96/b and WTI near $92/b on renewed US-Iran hostilities and Hormuz disruption risks, with Brent up over 7% on the week and ~60% YTD. Gold steadied around $4,480/oz after rising 2% as Fed rate hike expectations eased (September hike probability ~50%), benefiting from a weaker dollar. Turkey's August inflation eased to 31.5% y/y, supporting a September rate cut. Saudi crude exports fell to a nine-year low (~3mb/d in August) due to shipping disruptions.
- Institution
- MUFG
- Published
- 09/04/2026
- Research topic
- Oil prices · WTI · Oil
- Time horizon
- near-term · ongoing · medium-term
Key arguments
- Renewed US-Iran hostilities have revived concerns over prolonged disruption to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, supporting oil prices.
- Fed Governor Waller's signal to keep rates unchanged if inflation moderates has reduced the probability of a September rate hike to around 50%.
- Turkey's inflation slowed for a third consecutive month to 31.5% y/y in August, reinforcing the case for a rate cut at the central bank's September meeting.
- Saudi crude exports fell to around 3mb/d in August, the lowest level since 2017, due to shipping disruptions in the Red Sea and Hormuz, keeping upward pressure on oil prices.
Key numbers
- Brent price
- approaching USD 96/b
- WTI price
- near USD 92/b
- Brent weekly change
- up more than 7% on the week
- Brent YTD change
- risen almost 60% this year
- Gold price
- around USD 4,480/oz
- September rate hike probability
- reduced to around 50%, from roughly 70%
- Turkey August CPI
- 31.5% y/y
- Turkey monthly CPI
- 1.84% m/m
Main risks
- Geopolitical risks in the Middle East could lead to further supply disruptions, pushing oil prices higher.
- If inflation data surprises to the upside, the Fed may still hike rates, which could pressure gold.
- Saudi export disruptions may exacerbate global supply tightness and raise freight costs.
- Conflict-related energy costs may constrain the pace of rate cuts in Turkey.
Corresponding source evidence
with Brent approaching USD 96/b and up more than 7% on the week, while WTI traded near USD 92/b, as renewed US-Iran hostilities revived concerns over prolonged disruption to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
· near-termWith both Hormuz and Red Sea routes facing security risks, disruptions to Saudi export are helping to keep upward pressure on oil prices and freight costs.
· ongoingalthough elevated oil prices and conflict-related energy costs may constrain the pace of rate cuts.
· medium-term
Conditions / invalidation
- if oil prices remain elevated
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Cross-institution comparison · WTI
| Institution / report | Published | Direction | Source-checked target | Horizon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUFGMiddle East Daily | 09/04/2026 | 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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