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June 19, 2026

Middle East Daily

Daily UpdateCommoditiesRates CreditMacro Economic IndicatorsEnergyFinancials

The report highlights the stabilization of oil markets following the Strait of Hormuz reopening and confirms that GCC central banks have kept interest rates steady in alignment with the US Federal Reserve.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Oil prices are declining as the US-Iran peace agreement leads to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • 2.GCC central banks maintained benchmark interest rates following the Federal Reserve's pause.
  • 3.The IMF approved additional financing for Jordan, citing economic resilience and prudent policy management.

Table of Contents

  • COMMODITIES / ENERGY
  • MIDDLE EAST – CREDIT TRADING
  • MIDDLE EAST – MACRO / MARKETS
  • CALENDAR – DATA / EVENTS / MEETINGS

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Authors

Soojin Kim

Securities

Brent CrudeWTI CrudeXAU

Themes

Geopolitical StabilizationMonetary Policy Synchronization

Regions

Middle EastUnited StatesIranJordan