01｜Iran Proposes Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Iran said its proposal to reopen the strait within seven days remains valid, but the U.S. has yet to accept all the terms, leaving energy transport risks in place.
02｜Ukraine Attacks Russian Energy Facilities
A fire broke out at the St. Petersburg oil terminal and storage depot. Russia says it shot down more than 1,000 drones, increasing energy supply risks.
03｜U.S. Reassesses Sanctions on Russia
Rubio said the Trump administration will take up to 60 days to assess the economic impact of sanctions and tariffs on Russia.
04｜U.S. Plans to Import Russian Diesel
Trump said Russia will initially supply the U.S. with more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel, with further deliveries planned.
05 | Egypt’s support for Saudi Arabia still awaits authorization
Egypt reiterated its willingness to support Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its security. Discussions on the related military authorization have been postponed until Monday, while uncertainty persists over the situation in the Middle East.
06 | Saudi stocks rise against the trend
Saudi Arabia’s main stock index rose 0.8% on Sunday, while Saudi Aramco gained 2.1%, as high oil prices supported energy stocks.
07 | Qatar stocks hit a multi-year low
Qatar’s main stock index fell 2% to close at 8,634, its lowest closing level since April 2020.
08 | Egyptian stocks fall sharply
Egypt’s EGX30 index fell 2.6%, as ongoing regional security risks continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
09 | Brent crude nears $110
Brent closed at $109.86 on Friday. New energy-related developments over the weekend could affect Monday’s opening.
10 | Microsoft reportedly withdraws from UK data center project
Microsoft has reportedly withdrawn from an Nscale data center agreement in the UK. Delays in power supply highlight bottlenecks in AI infrastructure development.
11 | IMF annual meetings focus on global debt pressures
The IMF and World Bank annual meetings have concluded, but developing countries still face high debt costs, energy inflation, and risks from AI development.
12 | Canada advances major oil pipeline
Canada is backing construction of an oil pipeline to the Pacific, with a planned capacity of 1 million barrels per day, aiming to expand exports to Asia.
13 | Security risks rise in eastern Europe
Romania shot down two drones, while a suspected drone incursion also occurred in Lithuania, drawing attention to Black Sea security.
14 | US resumes intelligence sharing with Ukraine
Zelenskyy said the US has resumed key intelligence support, but the two sides still disagree over sanctions on Russian energy.
15 | Crypto market remains in consolidation
A third-party snapshot from the evening of October 18 showed BTC at around $81,900, ETH at around $2,412, and SOL at around $103.
Tonight’s market overview:
Middle East energy risks and the Russia-Ukraine conflict remain the weekend’s main themes. Oil prices are holding at elevated levels, while the expansion of AI data centers faces practical constraints. On Monday, watch Brent, Treasury yields, tech stocks, and the direction of BTC.