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Wall Street falls as oil rebounds amid Middle East tensions

Rising oil prices and bond yields amid geopolitical tensions could lead to tighter financial conditions and impact global economic stability. The post Wall Street falls as oil rebounds amid Middle East tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Sep 23, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

‘I want to go’: Lewis Hamilton hopes F1 is able to end season in Middle East

‘I love going to the Middle East’ says Ferrari driver Qatar and Abu Dhabi races could still be cancelled With the finale of this year’s Formula One season still in doubt because of the war in the Middle East, Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes the sport will be able to conclude its calendar with the two scheduled rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. F1 is pressing ahead with its original plan, although a contingency plan is understood to be in place to host a final round in Imola if the volatile situation in the Middle East means both meetings have to be cancelled. Speaking before this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Hamilton said he hoped they would take place and that he trusted the sport to make the right decision, given the unease among many in the paddock of racing in the region while the conflict continues. Continue reading...

Sep 23, 2026 · byThe Guardian

OECD forecasts AI boom to mitigate Middle East energy shock

AI investment may stabilize global growth amid energy shocks, but rising inflation and geopolitical risks could hinder long-term economic recovery. The post OECD forecasts AI boom to mitigate Middle East energy shock appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Sep 23, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

OECD says growth 'resilient' in 2026 despite Middle East war

The OECD group of industrialized nations put its 2026 growth forecast at 2.9%. It said investment in AI was helping drive growth, while the war in the Middle East was fueling inflation.

Sep 23, 2026 · byDeutsche Welle

OECD expects AI boom to help offset Middle East energy shock for now

South Korea Aims to Cut Middle East Crude Reliance to 50% by 2035

South Korea will try to cut its reliance on Middle East crude imports to 50% by 2035, Reuters has reported, citing the country’s industry ministry. The ministry has drafted a 10-year natural resource security plan, which envisages a “fundamental shift” in the way South Korea sources its imports. The plan also calls for a boost in oil reserves by some 20 million barrels by 2030. South Korea imports as much as 70% of its crude oil from Middle Eastern producers, and most of it must pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the ministry…

Sep 23, 2026 · byOilPrice.com

Private equity firm EQT launches Middle East platform, opens Abu Dhabi office

Oil price on track for longest losing streak in more than 12 months

Brent crude falls below $99 a barrel in Asian trading amid talks over Middle East conflict

Sep 23, 2026 · byFinancial Times

Oil tanker costs hit record $1.2mn a day as Iran war disrupts shipping

Shortage of biggest supertankers has more than doubled rates on key Middle East-China routes since late August

Sep 23, 2026 · byFinancial Times

Alibaba accelerates data center expansion in Europe, Middle East as AI arms race goes global

Alibaba's expansion into Europe and the Middle East enhances its global AI competitiveness, potentially reshaping regional cloud markets. The post Alibaba accelerates data center expansion in Europe, Middle East as AI arms race goes global appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Sep 23, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Trump says he would back US diesel export ban

President’s support for suspending foreign sales comes as conflicts in Middle East and Ukraine send price of vital fuel soaring

Sep 22, 2026 · byFinancial Times

UAE leads Middle East private capital markets

Dubai: BlackRock's Aladdin today released Market Evolution: The Middle East, a new report examining the region's shift from a source of global private markets capital to a destination for private capital deployment. The report identifies the UAE as the region's leading private capital market, supported by economic transformation programmes, expanding infrastructure investment and growing institutional sophistication. The report also analyses the allocations, deal activity and investor trends reshaping private markets across the Middle East and shows growing investor conviction, rising domestic deployment and expanding opportunities, particularly in technology and infrastructure. That shift is visible across the region's largest investors. Middle East sovereign wealth funds tracked by Preqin allocate 43% of their exposure to private capital, compared with 35% for their rest-of-world peers, and appetite continues to build. The share of Middle East LP investors positive on or considering private equity mandates has climbed from 70% in 2019 to 83% in 2026. Among LP investors elsewhere in the world, that figure has moved only marginally over the same period, from 60% to 61%, showing regional conviction is growing well ahead of the global baseline. Ayman Daif, Managing Director and Head of Aladdin Business Development for the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and India, said, "The direction of travel in the region points to a structural shift: capital is increasingly being deployed at home, and the institutions and ecosystems are being built around it. The next phase of growth will be shaped by continued collaboration between sovereign wealth funds, family offices and global investment managers, alongside broader adoption of technology and data-driven investment approaches. "This comes as BlackRock Investment Institute research suggests GCC countries will invest about $2.1 trillion by 2030, with spending focused on making economies more resilient to disruptions in trade, shipping and energy markets." The findings also highlight the growing importance of infrastructure and digital infrastructure investment. Regional investors cite opportunities across energy, utilities, transport, data centres and artificial intelligence-related infrastructure as key drivers of future growth. Family offices are also playing an increasingly important role in the region's investment ecosystem. The report finds family offices now account for nearly half of active private capital investors in the Middle East, with private equity representing their largest area of investment interest. Key findings include: Family offices remain the largest investor group since 2023. They account for almost 50% of active Middle East-based private capital investors in 2026. GCC family offices tilt toward private equity at 27% of future search mandates, ahead of real estate at 19%, private credit at 16%, infrastructure at 14%, hedge funds at 13%, and natural resources at 11%. Venture capital remains resilient. Aggregate Middle East VC deal value averaged $2.4bn per year between 2021 and 2025, holding steady while the US and Europe faced a tougher funding environment.

Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle for strategic Red Sea heights

Thousands flee fighting as Iran-aligned group seeks to consolidate territorial gains against Saudi-backed government forces Middle East live – latest updates As many as 169 people have been reportedly killed in Yemen in the last three days as Iran-aligned Houthis battle Saudi-backed government forces for control of strategic heights on the Red Sea coast, while thousands flee the violence. Houthi military officials said at least 118 people had been killed in clashes, as well as Saudi air and artillery strikes on Taiz, al-Jawf, Marib and Saada provinces since Sunday, Agence France-Presse reported. Yemeni government sources have said at least 36 people have been killed on their side of the conflict. Continue reading...

Sep 22, 2026 · byThe Guardian

India Wants China’s Aviation Status. Its Airlines Don’t.

India’s civil aviation ministry confirmed today that SpiceJet is under DGCA operational and financial scrutiny, its cash flow troubles worsened by the ongoing Middle East conflict. On its own, that’s a familiar story — this is the third time since…

Sep 22, 2026 · byAir Insight

Oil could top $150 a barrel amid Middle East conflict: Bank of America

Rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions could strain global economies, increase inflation, and impact energy-dependent industries. The post Oil could top $150 a barrel amid Middle East conflict: Bank of America appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Sep 22, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Middle East takes center stage at UN as regional leaders confront Iran war, Gaza and Houthi threat

Gulf leaders arrive at the United Nations General Assembly facing urgent questions about Iran, Houthi threats and Gaza's future amid shifting alliances.

Sep 22, 2026 · byFox News

Trump set to address UNGA with Middle East and Ukraine on agenda – US politics live

President also due to hold meetings with 11 world leaders Sign up for US Breaking News emails The major US television news outlets agreed to suspend their video coverage of Donald Trump after the administration banned journalists from several outlets from entering the White House grounds. The collective decision came after the barred outlets – CNN, MS Now and Politico – sued the administration on Monday, saying the president’s actions were a violation of their first amendment rights. Continue reading...

Sep 22, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Bank of America raises Brent oil forecast to $95 on Middle East tensions

Rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions could strain global economies, increase inflation, and impact energy-dependent industries. The post Bank of America raises Brent oil forecast to $95 on Middle East tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Sep 22, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Middle East crisis live: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns it will ‘change geography of war’ if US escalates conflict

The US president said in an interview ahead of the United Nations meeting that he was considering ‘wiping Iran out’ Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it would “change the geography of the war” if the US escalates the conflict, after Donald Trump issued fresh threats against the Islamic Republic. In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Trump said “very big things are going to be happening in the not-so-distant future”, adding that the options he was considering were “wiping Iran out, letting them rot economically or making a deal”. Continue reading...

Sep 22, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Middle East live: Yemen fighting escalates as Trump heads to UN

Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea port of Mokha have killed at least six people as Iran-backed Houthis press their offensive. The escalation comes as the US and its allies face growing pressure to protect Saudi Arabia and regional energy infrastructure, while Donald Trump prepares to address the UN in New York. Follow our live blog for the latest developments.

Sep 22, 2026 · byFrance 24

Saudi Arabia cancels star-studded film fest amid Middle East war

The Red Sea International Film Festival has drawn such Hollywood A-listers as Emily Blunt, Adrien Brody, Gwyneth Paltrow and Michael Caine.

Sep 21, 2026 · byThe Washington Post

Diesel Supply Down 8%: What Trucking Faces Next

Diesel supply is down 8% worldwide — and that’s the number trucking needs to watch. Andy Lipow of Lipow Oil Associates breaks down how Russian refinery attacks, Strait of Hormuz risk and Middle East disruptions are squeezing diesel markets while crude stays relatively softer. If you move freight, buy fuel or manage transportation costs, this […] The post Diesel Supply Down 8%: What Trucking Faces Next appeared first on FreightWaves .

Sep 21, 2026 · byFreightWaves

Trump proposes $5B fund to rebuild Middle East energy infrastructure

The proposed fund could enhance regional stability and energy security, potentially influencing market dynamics and geopolitical relations. The post Trump proposes $5B fund to rebuild Middle East energy infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Sep 21, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

US crude oil futures settle 4.5% lower at $95.78 per barrel as Middle East tensions ease

Lower oil prices may ease inflation pressures, potentially reducing the urgency for central banks to implement aggressive rate hikes. The post US crude oil futures settle 4.5% lower at $95.78 per barrel as Middle East tensions ease appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Sep 21, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing