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June 10, 2026

Middle East Daily

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The report highlights market volatility resulting from US-Iran clashes impacting oil and precious metals, alongside a narrowing fiscal deficit in Israel. It also notes signs of recovery in Gulf energy exports with Kuwait resuming cargo shipments.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Fresh US-Iran military clashes near the Strait of Hormuz have triggered oil price volatility and renewed concerns regarding global energy supply security.
  • 2.Israel's fiscal deficit narrowed to 3.75% of GDP in May 2026, driven by robust tax revenue and tech-sector transactions despite high defense spending.
  • 3.Kuwait has resumed crude oil exports to Asian refiners, suggesting a potential gradual improvement in Gulf energy logistics despite regional tensions.

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 CrudeXAU

Themes

Geopolitical ConflictEnergy Supply ChainsFiscal Resilience

Regions

Middle EastAsia PacificIsraelIranKuwait