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The military chiefs of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan will discuss...

2026-09-26 / Mood: Neutral / Updated 2026-09-26 08:23 (Asia/Shanghai)

Overnight, geopolitical risks in the Middle East continued to escalate: Houthi forces attacked Saudi energy targets, the war in Yemen spread, Saudi Arabia intercepted six missiles, and France announced it would send military resources to Saudi Arabia to protect the Yanbu oil facilities. Meanwhile, the United States and Iran held consultations on reopening t...

  1. The military chiefs of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan will discuss supporting Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.
  2. U.S. officials say the United States and Iran are consulting on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and say that nearly 40 million barrels of oil have passed...
  3. Xi Jinping and Trump held a tea meeting at the White House on September 25 and agreed to build a "constructive strategic stability relationship based on r...
  4. U.S. officials say the United States and Iran are consulting on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
  5. Xi Jinping and Trump held a tea meeting at the White House on September 25 and agreed to build a "constructive strategic stability relationship."
Escalation of the Middle East conflict coexists with negotiations to reopen the Strait of HormuzThe Fed may raise rates again; U.S. consumer confidence hits a four-month lowThe China-U.S. summit signals stable relations and extends the trade truceInternational oil prices closed down more than 2% on September 25
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Geopolitical Risks
Houthi forces attacked Saudi energy targets and Red Sea shipping lanes; Saudi Arabia intercepted six missiles targeting the Taif and Yanbu areas on September 24.; Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to 9 vessels (half the 10-day average), and reopening negotiations have not yet been finalized.
Market Watch
Crude oil: On September 25, WTI settled at $92.41 per barrel (-2.33%) and Brent at $104.32 per barrel (-2.14%), as geopolitical easing expectations lowered the risk premium.; Rates and the dollar: Fed rate hike expectations and concerns about rising interest rates support the dollar and weigh on commodities.
What to Watch
The U.S. formal response to U.S.-Iran negotiations on reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Tanker traffic volumes through the Strait of Hormuz and tanker freight rates
Policy Watch
The Federal Reserve's next policy meeting is scheduled for a few days before the midterm elections, and the market faces the possibility of another rate hike.; Xi Jinping and Trump met at the White House and agreed to build a "constructive strategic stability relationship based on respect, fairness, and reciprocity."

Theme Tracker

Regional Conflict
The military chiefs of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan will discuss supporting Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. Houthi forces fired dozens of missiles and drones at Saudi targets, Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles, and tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to 9 vessels, half the 10-day average [Evidence: 320648]; The war in Yemen has reignited, with Houthi forces advancing amid the U.S.-led war against Iran to contest a key Red Sea chokepoint; fighting has spread across Yemen [Evidence: 320758]
Energy & Commodities
U.S. officials say the United States and Iran are holding active and constructive discussions on reopening the Strait of Hormuz; the U.S. side says it is not rushing and that nearly 40 million barrels of oil have passed through the strait under U.S. escort in the past 48 hours [Evidence: 320862]; International oil prices closed lower on September 25: light crude for November delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell $2.20 to $92.41 per barrel (down 2.33%), and the November Brent contract in London fell $2.28 to $104.32 per barrel (down 2.14%) [Evidence: 320822] Key events: U.S
Logistics & Inventory
Iran said it has proposed to the United States a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and whether it is accepted depends on the U.S. side. The strait is a critical global energy transport corridor, and its passage conditions directly affect crude and LNG shipping. (Al Jazeera Middle East) [Evidence: 320860]; Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf and Red Sea as "completely indefensible," and India and Liberia announced the formation of a "Friends Group" to respond. (The Hindu) [Evidence: 320724] Key events: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz can reopen within a week if the U.S
Supply Impact
A nighttime Ukrainian attack halted operations at Russia's Novoshakhtinsk refinery, one of the largest fuel suppliers in southern Russia, while multiple Russian regions are slowly restoring fuel purchase limits due to continued refinery attacks. (Google News - World) [Evidence: 320704]; Russia's Novoshakhtinsk refinery suspended operations after a drone attack, the regional governor said. Ukraine said the attack also struck the refinery and a train and killed two people. Some Russian regions are slowly restoring fuel purchase restrictions due to continued refinery attacks. (Google News - World) [Evidence: 320805]
Economic & Monetary Policy
The Federal Reserve's next policy meeting is scheduled for a few days before the midterm elections, and the market faces the possibility of another rate hike [Evidence: 320696]; The New York Times reported that rising interest rates are causing market concerns [Evidence: 320698] Key events: The Federal Reserve's next policy meeting is scheduled for a few days before the midterm elections, and the market faces the possibility of another rate hike (The New York Times) [Evidence: 320696]; The final University of Michigan U.S. consumer sentiment index for September fell to 48.1, a four-month low, and one-year inflation expectations rose to 4.6% (Xinhua Finance) [Evidence: 320795]
Trade & Sanctions
The United States lifted key sanctions on Eritrea against the backdrop of Houthi attacks disrupting Red Sea shipping and renewed conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Analysts believe Eritrea's strategic value is rising. (DW (Deutsche Welle)) [Evidence: 320804]; Energy experts warn that a U.S. diesel export ban could simultaneously raise domestic and international fuel costs. (Al Jazeera Middle East) [Evidence: 320854] Key events: U.S. lifts sanctions on Eritrea; Red Sea shipping and Tigray conflict raise its strategic value (DW (Deutsche Welle)) [Evidence: 320804]; U.S. diesel export ban could push up global fuel prices (Al Jazeera Middle East) [Evidence: 320854]
Great Power Competition
Xi Jinping and Trump held a tea meeting at the White House on the morning of September 25. The two heads of state agreed to further enrich the positioning of China-U.S. relations and jointly build a "constructive strategic stability relationship based on respect, fairness, and reciprocity" [Evidence: 320771]; Trump called his talks with Xi "very productive," and the two sides agreed to continue consultations on artificial intelligence and technology transfer licensing [Evidence: 320721] Key events: Xi Jinping and Trump held a tea meeting at the White House on the morning of September 25
Weather & Disaster
In 2026, Europe experienced extreme heat, wildfires, and drought, causing nuclear power plant shutdowns, stress on gas-fired power plants, reduced hydropower generation, sharp electricity price volatility, and severe disruption to crops and agricultural production. (France 24 #2) [Evidence: 320703] Key events: Extreme weather in Europe hits energy and agriculture, testing EU adaptive capacity (France 24 #2) [Evidence: 320703]

Source attribution: This briefing is compiled from publicly available information (see references).

Market Mood: 🟡 Neutral Escalation of the Middle East conflict coexists with U.S.-Iran negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; the decline in oil prices reflects an easing of the supply risk premium. Fed rate hike expectations and weakening U.S. consumer confidence weigh on risk appetite, while the China-U.S. summit and the trade truce provide support, leaving bullish and bearish forces roughly balanced. Drivers: Escalation of the Middle East conflict coexists with negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz / The Fed may raise rates again; U.S. consumer confidence hits a four-month low / The China-U.S. summit signals stable relations and extends the trade truce / International oil prices closed down more than 2% on September 25

TL;DR - The military chiefs of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan will discuss supporting Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. - U.S. officials say the United States and Iran are consulting on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. - Xi Jinping and Trump held a tea meeting at the White House on September 25 and agreed to build a "constructive strategic stability relationship."

Summary Overnight, geopolitical risks in the Middle East continued to escalate: Houthi forces attacked Saudi energy targets, the war in Yemen spread, Saudi Arabia intercepted six missiles, and France announced it would send military resources to Saudi Arabia to protect the Yanbu oil facilities. Meanwhile, the United States and Iran held consultations on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the supply risk premium eased.

Secondary Highlights

  • [Finance] According to China News Service: EU launches infringement procedure, requiring member states to implement directives on…: According to China News Service, on September 25 the EU launched an infringement procedure, requiring member states to…
  • [Technology] According to China News Service: MIIT issues special action plan for AI plus software: According to China News Service, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently issued the Implementation Plan for the Special Action on "AI plus Software.
  • [Lifestyle] According to China News Service: Mid-Autumn and National Day holiday bridging drives new space for multi-sector consumption: According to China News Service, this year's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day are separated by only 3 working days, and a "take 3 days off for 13 days" holiday-bridging plan has become popular on social platforms.

Key Transmission Paths - Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and restricted passage through the Red Sea and Hormuz -> crude transport risk premium - Hormuz reopening negotiations and ceasefire proposals -> easing of supply risk premium -> pressure on oil prices - Fed rate hike expectations -> stronger dollar -> pressure on commodities and emerging market currencies - Refinery attacks and shutdowns and expectations of a diesel export ban -> tighter refined product supply -> higher refined product crack spreads

Contradictions / Divergences - Within the same time window, Houthi attacks are escalating while U.S.-Iran negotiations to reopen Hormuz are ongoing. - U.S. officials describe U.S.-Iran discussions as "active and constructive," but whether the U.S. will formally accept the plan remains unclear. - The China-U.S. summit produced language about a "constructive strategic stability relationship," but there are few concrete details on implementation. - Iran's "seven-day reopening plan" comes from only a single source (The Hindu). - Neither the current actual passage status of the Strait of Hormuz nor the specific status implied by "reopening" is clear.

Lessons Learned - When geopolitical headlines (Hormuz "reopening") diverge from market prices (oil prices closing lower), confirm the actual status before reacting. - Single-source flash reports (video news, private proposals) should wait for official confirmation before making trading decisions. - The impact of physical supply disruptions such as refineries and pipelines on refined product crack spreads often exceeds the impact on crude oil prices.

Sources China News Service / Xinhua Finance / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / The New York Times / The Hindu / France 24 #2 / DW (Deutsche Welle) / RT News / France 24 #3

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Lifestyle | 2026-09-26

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Yahoo News - World | 2026-09-25 14:10 | Source
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Market Context

From the Market Daily for 2026-09-26; terminal market appendix, facts only.
Market Summary
The domestic market is closed on 2026-09-26; domestic market display is automatically suspended for this edition. Notable moves in the previous trading window: WTI原油 -2.40%, 马棕油 -2.13%, 布伦特原油 -2.02%.
Data Window
domestic trading day 2026-09-11 / local market data through 2026-09-11 14:59 (Asia/Shanghai) / overseas anchors through 2026-09-26 05:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
Notable Moves (2026-09-26)
WTI原油 (CL): 92.338 (-2.40%) / 马棕油 (FCPO): 4670.47 (-2.13%) / 布伦特原油 (OIL): 104.45 (-2.02%)
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SOURCE COVERAGE

Source Coverage

Latest Update: 2026-09-26 07:39
Sources
11
Mainland
2
HK/Macau/Taiwan
0
Overseas
9
Official
2
Non-official
9
Aggregators
2
Original-reporting Preferred
9
Chinese
2
English
7
Reference Links
23
Countries / Regions: China / France / Germany / India / International / Qatar / Russia
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Report Archive

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Coverage: 2026-03-30 ~ 2026-09-26
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