Oil Prices Climb as Iran Threatens Gulf Energy Infrastructure 
Canada Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods Take Effect 
German Inflation Accelerates to 2.9% in August 
Brent Oil Tops $100 as Middle East Conflict Threatens Supply 
Norway Core Inflation Rises to 3% in August 
Gold Prices Rise as Yen Rally Weakens Dollar 
ECB Rate Hike in Focus as Oil Tops $100 
China Inflation Accelerates in August as CPI, PPI Rise 
Fitch Eyes Japan Budget for Fiscal Discipline 
Japan GDP Growth Beats Forecast, Boosting BOJ Rate Hike Bets 
Hormuz Shipping Slows as Iran Threats Lift Oil Risks 
Asian Stocks Mixed as AI Chip Rally Meets Oil Surge 
Asian Stocks Mixed as Korean Chipmakers Rally 
US Bans Canadian Alcohol, Motorcycles as Trade War Escalates 
Asian Currencies Steady as Yen Holds Firm, Oil Tops $100 
Gold Prices Rebound as Dollar Weakens, Fed Decision Looms 
China Buys 1 Million Tons of U.S. Soybeans Ahead of Xi Visit 
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Oil Prices Plummet Following Israel’s Limited Strike on Iran
Oil prices plunged in early Asian trade on Monday as easing fears of a broader Middle East conflict following Israel’s strike on Iran caused a sell-off. Israel's attack over the weekend avoided critical oil and nuclear sites, prompting traders to remove the risk premium on crude prices.
Brent and WTI Futures Drop
Brent crude futures, expiring in December, dropped 4.1% to $72.97 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 4.2% to $68.76 per barrel. Both contracts neared their lowest levels since early October.
Limited Impact on Iranian Oil
Israel targeted Iranian military sites but refrained from striking the country's major oil and nuclear facilities. Although Iran minimized the attack’s significance, the country threatened retaliation. The market had anticipated a major escalation that could disrupt oil supplies from the region, but Israel’s restraint tempered those concerns.
Despite this, the broader conflict persists, with Israel continuing its military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah.
Global Demand Concerns Resurface
With the immediate Middle East tensions easing, attention turns to economic indicators. This week’s U.S. and Eurozone GDP data, along with China’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI), will provide insights into global oil demand. Additionally, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, the PCE price index, is due later this week.
