#Brent crude

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World Briefing 2026-10-10: Hormuz Tensions Keep Brent Near $104 and Freight Costs High

A strike on an LPG carrier in Hormuz kept Brent near $104 on 9 October. China's fuel-export restart and a WTO trade forecast raised to 3.9% now shape costs.

Oct 10, 2026

Trade & Economy Briefing

World Briefing 2026-10-07: Hormuz Flows Recover, Tankers Don't

Brent settled at $100.58 as Gulf crude flows recovered but tankers stayed scarce. Dry-bulk freight eased and the dollar softened after weak US jobs data.

Oct 7, 2026

Trade & Economy Briefing

Brent Jumps 4% on US Carrier Reports: Trade Cost Impact

Brent rose 4.37% on 1 Oct after reports of a US carrier heading to the Middle East, then eased to ~$100. Freight, BAF and FX checks.

Oct 6, 2026