Brent bias flipped 3 times to neutral on September 20, 2026
Saudi Aramco's halt of crude supply to European customers and ripples from the Yanbu pipeline attack across crude, freight and gas markets are in focus, alongside reports of fuel shortages in five countries on day 203 of the Iran war. U.S. Central Command claims to have escorted a billion barrels of crude out of Hormuz as Iran's latest conditions to end its war with the U.S. are reported. Oil prices have snapped a two-week winning streak on easing Middle East supply fears, though coverage notes the pullback masks lingering physical crude scarcity.
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The reading through the day
- 00:00Neutral
- 22:20Bullish
- 22:35Weak bearish
- 23:05Neutral
Headlines (21)
First seen on September 20
- US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadhfrance24.com
- What are Iran’s latest conditions to end its war with the US?Al Jazeera
- U.S. urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran tensions riseCNBC
- Strait of Hormuz oil shipments hit six-month high, U.S. commander saysworldoil.com
- Oil prices snap two-week winning streak on easing Middle East supply fearsHellenic Shipping News
- Saudi Aramco halts crude oil supply to European customersHellenic Shipping News
- Yanbu pipeline attack ripples across crude, freight and gas marketsHellenic Shipping News
- Oil price pullback masks lingering physical crude scarcityHellenic Shipping News
Carried over from earlier days
- WTI Oil eases to levels near $95 on hopes of higher supply of Saudi CrudeFXStreet
- Iran war: Regional conflict sees no signs of de-escalationHellenic Shipping News
- European stocks snap two-week slide as Fed resolveHellenic Shipping News
- Winter Is Coming: Saudis Warn European Refiners Of Crude Shipment Disruptions Next MonthZeroHedge
- The Oil Market’s Backup Plan Is Breaking DownOilPrice.com
- Record fuel prices across EU prompt calls for bloc-wide windfall tax on firmsThe Guardian
- Saudi Aramco suspends European crude deliveries after East-West pipeline attack - reportjpost.com
- Saudi Export Pivot Sends Brent Below $105OilPrice.com
- Saudi Arabia Cuts Europe Off From October Crude as Gulf Exports SurgeOilPrice.com
- The Houthis Take Perim and Petroline Is Hit as Freight Rates Cross $1 Million a DayHellenic Shipping News
- The Weekly Bottom Line: Inflation, Investment, and International RelationsActionForex
- Fuel Shortages Hit 5 Countries on Day 203 of the Iran War: Full ListBeInCrypto
- CENTCOM Claims US Military Has Escorted A Billion Barrels Of Crude Out Of HormuzZeroHedge
Scheduled events
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| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, September 20 | ||
| 5-y Loan Prime Rate | 3.50% | CNY |
| 1-y Loan Prime Rate | 3.00% | CNY |
| Monday, September 21 | ||
| 5-y Loan Prime Rate | 3.50% | CNY |
| 1-y Loan Prime Rate | 3.00% | CNY |
| FOMC Member Goolsbee Speaks | USD | |
| BOC Gov Macklem Speaks | CAD | |
| Foreign Direct Investment ytd/y | CNY | |
| Tuesday, September 22 | ||
| ADP Weekly Employment Change | USD | |