Over the past six hours, escalating Middle East tensions dominated markets as a deadly Houthi missile strike on Riyadh’s airport prompted US President Trump to weigh military intervention. This geopolitical shock threatens to spike Brent Crude and Gold while driving safe-haven flows into the DXY, CHF, and JPY against riskier assets like the AUD and NZD. Meanwhile, the IMF and World Bank convened in Bangkok to address the war's economic fallout. In crypto, Bitcoin held steady near $83,000, outperforming sliding altcoins like Solana and XRP. Global equities brace for volatility.
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Latest summary · Sunday, October 11, 2026
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- Saturday, October 10, 2026
Geopolitical risks surged as Ukraine struck a Russian oil hub, challenging President Trump’s new deal lifting Russian diesel sanctions.
- Friday, October 9, 2026
Escalating Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz pushed Brent Crude above $100, stoking inflation fears and pressuring equities like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100.
- Thursday, October 8, 2026
Surging Middle East tensions drove Brent Crude past $104/bbl, sparking stagflation fears.
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Rising Treasury yields and surging oil prices—fueled by Gulf storms and Middle East tensions—pressured equities today, pulling the S&P 500, Dow Jones 30, and Nasdaq 100 from recent records.
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Surging 24-year high US Treasury yields are driving volatility across the DXY, EURUSD, and USDJPY.