by Cambridge Investments | Jun 15, 2026 | News
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified last week, leading to an almost 2% rise in Brent Crude to $95.46 per barrel midweek as traders feared the return to a wider conflict, before settling back down as the prospect of an agreement gathered pace. Another...
by Cambridge Investments | Jun 8, 2026 | News
Markets continued to monitor for developments surrounding the Middle East conflict last week, with the US President starting the period suggesting that Israel and Iranian-backed armed group, Hezbollah, had reached a ceasefire agreement. This followed US-Iranian peace...
by Cambridge Investments | Jun 1, 2026 | News
Developments in the Middle East were the focus for markets again last week. Press releases from the US administration indicated that productive conversations had occurred between all parties and an agreement to end the conflict could be approaching. This news improved...
by Cambridge Investments | May 26, 2026 | News
The energy crisis stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict remains the dominant force in global markets. New data released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlighted the scale of oil supply disruption, reporting that cumulative supply losses from Gulf...
by Cambridge Investments | May 18, 2026 | News
Middle East tensions remains the main market driver with stalled peace efforts between the US and Iran keeping oil prices and risk sentiment sensitive to headlines. Brent crude rose nearly 3% before easing back down as concerns grew around the continued disruption to...
by Cambridge Investments | May 11, 2026 | News
Tensions between the US and Iran continue to dominate the headlines. The situation in the Middle East escalated after a US naval escort operation through the Strait of Hormuz prompted Tehran to warn that they could start targeting US warships. There was some relief...
