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Middle East Daily

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MUFGupdated 10/17/2026
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MUFG's Middle East Daily report highlights rising oil prices amid US economic pressure on Iran, gold's rally following US Treasury buybacks, PIF's profit growth despite asset shortfalls, and Egypt's improved risk premium. The report also covers credit market activity and regional market indicators.

Institution
MUFG
Published
08/20/2026
Research topic
Oil prices · WTI · Inflation risk
Time horizon
short term · medium term
WTI · WTIXAUUSD · XAUUSD

Key arguments

  • Oil prices gained for a fifth consecutive session, with Brent approaching USD92/b, as the US announced new measures to isolate Iran economically.
  • Gold surged more than 4% after the US Treasury's decision to double buybacks of long-dated debt, easing borrowing costs and increasing gold's appeal.
  • PIF reported strong profit growth in 2025 but assets under management declined 1.1% to USD906bn, below the USD1.07 trillion target.
  • Egypt's sovereign risk premium has fallen to its lowest since 2014, supported by record FX reserves and IMF backing.

Key numbers

Brent price
USD92/b approaching
Gold price
USD4,500/oz
PIF AUM
USD906bn
PIF net profit growth
152%
Egypt bond spread
322bp

Main risks

  • Upside risks to inflation remain as elevated oil prices and US-Iran tensions complicate the monetary outlook.
  • High financing needs and slow privatisation remain key vulnerabilities for Egypt.
  • PIF faces valuation losses and high impairments, reflecting challenges around giga-project economics.
  • The Fed may raise rates if inflation remains persistent, as indicated in minutes from July meeting.

Corresponding source evidence

  1. Oil rose for a fifth consecutive session, with Brent approaching USD92/b as the US announced sweeping new measures aimed at further isolating Iran economically. · short term
  2. However, upside risks to inflation remain as elevated oil prices and continued US-Iran tensions complicate the monetary outlook. · medium term
  3. Going forward, however, high financing needs and slow privatisation remain key vulnerabilities. · medium term

Conditions / invalidation

  • if elevated oil prices and continued US-Iran tensions persist

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Cross-institution comparison · WTI

Oil prices · 1
Institution / reportPublishedDirectionSource-checked targetHorizon
MUFGMiddle East Daily08/20/2026Bullish—Not stated
Scotiabank EconomicsGLOBAL ECONOMICS · DAILY POINTS10/16/2026Bullish—Not stated
Saxo BankCommodity weekly Gold steadies as oil tightness and growth fears divide markets10/16/2026Bullish—Not stated
Commonwealth BankIran war: more oil is flowing, but the risk of escalation is growing10/15/2026Bullish—Not stated

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