Commodity Markets

Oil Prices Slide More Than 5% after Trump Delays Iran Strike. Oil ETFs React.

Oil prices dropped more than 5% on August 3, 2026, after President Trump delayed a planned military strike on Iran and signaled renewed diplomatic negotiations. Brent crude fell to $83.32 per barrel while WTI declined to $80, unwinding geopolitical risk premiums built up during July's 25% rally.

Oil Prices Today: What They Mean for Oil ETFs and GCC Investors

Brent crude rallied to $79 per barrel following U.S. strikes and Iranian tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, while OPEC+ continues restoring production. For GCC investors, the market remains caught between geopolitical risks and rising supply fundamentals.

Wio and ADX Launch Digital Loans Against ADX-Listed Stocks and ETFs

Wio Bank and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange have launched a digital financing product allowing investors to borrow against eligible ADX-listed stocks and ETFs without selling them, keeping their investments intact while accessing liquidity.

Markets Rally as Oil Prices Plunge on U.S.-Iran Deal

EV ETFs Are Rallying Again. But It's Not Just About Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicle ETFs are making a comeback after two difficult years, but the recovery reflects a broader shift in investor focus beyond vehicle sales to batteries, semiconductors, AI, and autonomous driving systems.

The UAE Has Left OPEC. Now Murban Becomes the Trade.

The UAE's departure from OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, 2026 liberates the world's second-largest spare oil capacity from quota constraints, positioning Murban as an independent crude benchmark for the first time.

Tariff Truce: Trump and Xi Hit Pause on Trade War

Explore the latest developments in the USA China trade relations with the new truce between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.