Brent declines as markets await US next move in Middle East conflict

After 312 past bearish macro events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -1.7% over 5 sessions (38% higher; middle half -5.4% to +2.3%), and -1.7% over 20.

• Jun 30, 2025Positive trade news and easing Middle East tensions soothe markets | STANLIB+1.6%
• Jul 20, 2021Oil extends decline as concerns over Covid-19 variant mount | The National+8.2%
• Jun 20, 2022Selling trend picks up in commodity markets-0.8%
• Dec 6, 2022Ringgit ends lower against US dollar as oil prices decline | Malay Mail-6.1%
• Aug 25, 2026Rupee leads Asian currencies; bond yields ease as crude slips below $90 | Markets News - Business Standard-0.6%

After 565 past bearish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -1.4% over 5 sessions (41% higher; middle half -5.9% to +3.0%), and -0.5% over 20.

• Jun 30, 2025Positive trade news and easing Middle East tensions soothe markets | STANLIB+2.0%
• Jan 30, 2025Oil Prices Hold Steady As Markets Await US Tariff Decisions, OPEC+ Meeting-2.1%
• Jun 30, 2020C$ pares monthly gain as data shows record economic contraction - Markets - Business Recorder+2.3%
• May 19, 2021US MIDDAY: Soyabean, wheat and corn plunge - Markets - Business Recorder+1.1%
• Jul 20, 2021Oil extends decline as concerns over Covid-19 variant mount | The National+8.5%