MUFG
July 8, 2026
Middle East Daily
Daily UpdateCommoditiesEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsEnergyFinancials
The report highlights a significant escalation in Middle East geopolitical tensions following US strikes on Iran, causing a spike in oil prices. Meanwhile, Iraq is normalizing oil exports despite regional volatility, and Egypt reports its weakest non-oil PMI reading in years.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated significantly following US airstrikes on Iran, leading to a surge in oil prices.
- 2.Iraq has restored oil output at three major southern fields as export bottlenecks ease in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 3.Egypt's non-oil private sector PMI declined to 46.0 in June, the lowest level since early 2023, reflecting a challenging operating environment.
Table of Contents
- COMMODITIES / ENERGY
- IRAQ OIL EXPORTS ('000 B/D)
- MIDDLE EAST – CREDIT TRADING
- MIDDLE EAST – MACRO / MARKETS
- CALENDAR – DATA / EVENTS / MEETINGS
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Authors
Soojin Kim
Securities
Brent CrudeWTI Crude
Themes
Energy Supply SecurityGeopolitical EscalationMonetary Policy Outlook
Regions
Middle EastAsia PacificIraqIranEgypt
