Middle East – SRK Analytics

Crude Oil Prices Plunge 9% After US-Iran Pause, but Supply Vulnerabilities Persist for India

Global crude oil benchmarks plunged by more than nine percent following a pause in military strikes between the United States and Tehran. The temporary de-escalation has brought immediate relief to…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 27, 2026

Market

Gold Holds Above $4,000 as Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Rate Expectations Collide

Gold prices climbed higher in global commodity markets this week, maintaining a firm position above the critical threshold of $4,000 per ounce. Investors continue to balance safe-haven demand triggered by…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 26, 2026

Business Insights

Brent Crude Surges Past $100 as Red Sea Conflict Threatens Global Energy Supply

Global energy markets reached a critical flashpoint on Tuesday as Brent crude oil surged past the $100 per barrel mark, driven by an intensifying military conflict in the Red Sea.…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Market

Gold Drops 2% as Middle East Escalation Drives Inflation Fears and Rate-Hike Bets

Gold prices plunged over 2 percent as rising Middle East tensions sparked oil inflation fears and bets on prolonged central bank interest rate hikes.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Business Insights

QatarEnergy Prepares to Extend LNG Force Majeure Into October Amid Middle East Conflict

QatarEnergy is set to extend its LNG force majeure into October due to Middle East conflict, tightening global fuel supplies ahead of winter.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 23, 2026

Economy

Global Markets Brace for Crucial Week of PMI Data and ECB Policy Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Global financial markets, central banks, and currency traders are bracing for a highly volatile week ahead as the release of flash purchasing managers' index (PMI) data from the United States,…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 19, 2026

Economy

Global Markets Reel as Geopolitical Conflict Escalates in the Middle East

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are sending shockwaves through global markets, impacting currencies, energy prices, and financial stability worldwide.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 9, 2026

Economy

West Asia’s Geopolitical Thaw: India’s Strategic Crossroads

Discover how West Asia's easing tensions offer India a unique opportunity to secure energy and strengthen vital economic partnerships.

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 30, 2026