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Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have captured positions near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Fighting with the Houthis continues.
The spot price of gold rose 0. 6% to $4,165.49 per ounce. Investors are assessing U.S. debt and the Fed’s rate outlook.
Brent and WTI prices declined due to increased exports and the G7 decision to release oil from reserves. Geopolitical risks remain.
Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi announced an operation to liberate territories from the Houthis. The rebels said they had carried out strikes against Saudi Arabia.
OPEC+ has agreed in principle not to change its November production targets. Due to the war, exports from the Persian Gulf countries have fallen to 60–80% of normal levels.
Riyadh is preparing a new offensive against the Houthis and is requesting military support from France, the United Kingdom and Germany. Saudi Arabia is also offering to protect Bab el-Mandeb.
The United Arab Emirates Prosecutor's Office said that the incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073, which was bound for Israel, was an attempted terrorist attack.
The G7 will immediately release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel over four months. Trump said that the United States would not restrict exports.
Trump's advisers held a closed-door meeting on Iran and the Houthis in Yemen. The president is considering new strikes and demanding a deal from Tehran.
Riyadh may launch an offensive in Yemen in the coming weeks to retake Bab el-Mandeb. More than 100,000 troops are planned to be involved in the operation.
Brent is holding near $102. 28, while WTI is at $92.68 per barrel. The market is assessing the escalation between the US and Iran and the vulnerability of supplies.
The passenger rushed into the cockpit after the pilot was attacked and helped level the aircraft. The media speculate that the attacker was planning a terrorist attack following the September 11 scenario.
A Flydubai pilot injured a colleague on board and apparently tried to bring down the plane. Passengers and crew stopped him, after which the plane landed\rin Saudi Arabia.
The pilots from Ukraine and Russia, who were traveling as passengers, helped land the plane after the co-pilot attacked the captain. The flight landed in Saudi Arabia.
Flydubai aircraft makes an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after an incident involving the pilots. Passengers, including pilots, prevented the hijacking of the controls.
Pilots of Ukrainian and Russian origin got into a fight during a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight. The aircraft, carrying 100 passengers, landed in Saudi Arabia.
A Flydubai aircraft sent distress and possible hijacking signals, after which Israel scrambled fighter jets. The flight landed in Tabuk.
Over four weeks, Russian oil exports rose to 3. 71 million barrels per day. The value of shipments reached nearly its highest level since the start of the invasion.
Brent rose to $106. 77, while WTI rose to $93.94 per barrel. Markets are assessing the risks posed by the U.S.-Iran conflict to supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
As a result of Russian attacks on September 27, nine people were injured in Kyiv, six of them were hospitalized, including a child. Windows were damaged in Podil.
On September 27, Russian forces damaged the residence of the Saudi Arabian ambassador, schools, kindergartens and other facilities. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on the Russian Federation.
Macron said that the CIA had not warned France about a Russian drone operation. At the same time, he called an attack on Europe plausible.
The coalition said it had intercepted two Houthi missiles and two drones directed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait. Saudi Arabia has intensified coordination with its allies.
The Yemeni government announced a general mobilization and an amnesty for Houthi fighters. The rebels have tightened their control near the strategic strait.
U. S. intelligence believes that Riyadh has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons. The U.S. agreement allows uranium enrichment to 20%.
Brent fell to $105. 73, while WTI fell to $93.05 per barrel. Markets are assessing a possible ceasefire and regional risks.
On September 23, international, national, and religious observances are marked, including the International Day of Sign Languages and the autumnal equinox. Ukraine honors John the Baptist.
WTI fell to $89. 66 and Brent to $99.25 per barrel. Prices are under pressure from progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations and the restoration of the Saudi oil pipeline.
The East-West oil pipeline was restarted at low capacity after three pumping stations were damaged. Full restoration will take up to 8 weeks.
London has agreed to provide military support to Saudi Arabia and refuel its aircraft in the air. The operation will last several weeks.