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Oil
UAE Exit from OPEC+, Shift in Oil Policy
The UAE has announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026, signaling a strategic shift toward independent oil production management while maintaining market stability.
Why Oil has many benchmarks and prices. What do they mean? WTI, Brent and GCC Benchmarks
Understand oil benchmarks and their role in pricing. Discover how WTI, Brent, and regional grades affect the market.
US-Iran negotiations reignite the markets, oil drops
Trump's remarks on Iran lead to a brief market surge, but Tehran's rejection highlights ongoing geopolitical tension.
GCC markets, three weeks into war: oil leads, UAE feels the shock, ETFs map the shift
Markets are being pulled in opposite directions and the GCC is no exception. After three weeks of conflict, regional performance has diverged: UAE equities, including ADX and DFM, have declined, while Saudi Arabia has remained relatively resilient.Oil has been the dominant driver, swinging sharply day to day as markets react to shifting supply and demand.
Oil Falls From $120 Toward $80 as Markets Reassess Conflict Risk
Oil prices fell from $120 toward $80 as markets reassessed Middle East conflict risks, highlighting volatility in global energy markets.
GCC Oil Rally as Murban Jumps $10 on Rising Geopolitical Risk
Murban oil surged $10 as rising geopolitical tensions near the Strait of Hormuz sparked a sharp GCC oil rally, pushing Brent higher and raising fears of supply disruptions.
Markets reaction post Iranian Strike: Gulf Markets, Oil, Gold, and Bitcoin
On Monday, 2 March 2026, global markets awoke to an extraordinary convergence of geopolitical risk and financial market stress. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) equities plunged, one major GCC exchange stopped trading entirely, Brent crude oil surged as much as 13% intraday, gold broke to multi-day highs near $5,400 per ounce, and bitcoin swung wildly between […]
The Strait of Hormuz and Its Impact on Oil Prices and GCC Markets
With 20% of global oil flowing through Hormuz, rising US-Iran tensions are driving Brent higher and pressuring GCC equities. Lean more
Oil Prices Slide as U.S.–Iran Tensions Ease
Understand the recent changes in oil prices due to U.S.-Iran negotiations and their implications for the market.
