Global Scans · Pricing · Weekly Summary

• [New] Observers should monitor developments in the Middle East, as further instability could support scenarios where crude oil prices reach new highs. Crypto Briefing
• [New] Middle East turmoil could lead to higher crude oil prices. Crypto Briefing
• [New] The 2026 closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered the largest oil supply disruption on record, driving a sharp increase in crude oil and jet fuel prices and impacting airline operating costs worldwide. Global Business Travel Association - GBTA
• [New] The ongoing turmoil in the Middle East has led to increased gasoline prices, reflecting heightened concerns about supply disruptions. Crypto Briefing
• [New] Prices could surpass US$120 a barrel by the final quarter of 2026 if the maritime shipping corridors remain blocked. ST
• [New] If oil prices are expected to move after an escalation in the Middle East, a crypto-native oil perp can provide a place to hedge before conventional futures reopen. Business Finance News - Follow the Money. Understand th
• [New] Oil prices spiked from $75 to over $130 per barrel within 48 hours, triggering fears of global economic recession. OpenWar
• [New] Middle East conflicts or shipping disruptions could spike crude oil prices rapidly, flowing through to LPG pricing within weeks. Karmactive
• [New] Strong earnings forecasts and a recent decline in share prices have left the S&P 500 trading at about 20 times expected earnings, just above its 10-year average of 19 times. ST
• [New] U.S. dollar strength driven by Federal Reserve communications could compress dollar-denominated crude prices even without a supply shift. Lines.com
• [New] Oil prices are a risk, but otherwise the Fed should get a little more relaxed about inflation. investing.com
• [New] The downside scenario involves a breakdown of Iran deal negotiations, a further escalation of trade barriers, or an unexpected geopolitical shock - any of which could trigger a sharp risk-off episode. UCapital24 Media
• Fed officials express growing worry over persistent inflation, with some expecting rate hikes in 2026 despite no immediate increase, as inflation pressures rise from fuel prices and economic factors. ST
• The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at 3.5% to 3.75% amid ongoing inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions affecting energy prices. ST
• Analysts expect Singapore to keep its monetary policy steady in the light of mild inflation risks so far, despite the continued tensions in the Middle East driving up oil prices. ST
• US creator marketing spend is projected to reach $44 billion in 2026, an 18% jump from 2025, so how a provider prices matters. Launchpoint
• The main risk is an earnings downturn or slowdown in US growth, weakening corporate cash flows and putting pressure on dividend sustainability. investing.com

Last updated: 03 August 2026