MUFG Securities, Inc & MUFG Bank, Ltd.
June 9, 2026
Middle East Daily
Daily UpdateCommoditiesRates CreditEnergy
Middle East markets react to a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, with oil prices easing while geopolitical risks persist due to the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Oil prices declined following reaffirmed ceasefire signals between Israel and Iran, though the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.
- 2.The World Bank approved USD 900 million to fund Iraq's Transport Economic Corridor (ITREC) project.
- 3.ADNOC crude sales signal a gradual recovery in UAE export flows as Asian demand returns.
Table of Contents
- COMMODITIES / ENERGY
- MIDDLE EAST – CREDIT TRADING
- MIDDLE EAST – MACRO / MARKETS
- CALENDAR – DATA / EVENTS / MEETINGS
- MARKET INDICATORS
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Authors
Soojin Kim
Securities
Brent CrudeWTI CrudeXAU
Themes
Geopolitical De-escalationEnergy Infrastructure Constraints
Regions
Middle EastIsraelIranUnited Arab Emirates
