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A market-headlines roundup says Brent hit $110 for the first time since May amid continuing Iranian attacks.
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Reuters reports Trump cited the U.S. national interest for waiving measures under a law he signed last month.
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NBC News reported Brent settled at $109.86 as the Nasdaq 100 fell 2.5% amid oil and AI-debt concerns.
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The Financial Times reports September’s annual rate was up from 3.4% in August and above economists’ 3.6% forecast.
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Trump promised more than 300,000 tons of diesel immediately; Reuters and AP report analysts doubt meaningful price relief.
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Reports of deadly strike on Riyadh airport (12 killed, 309 injured) and attacks on Aramco/Ghawar infrastructure; tanker concerns in Strait of Hormuz; Saudi cuts November crude prices; Brent oil trades near $100–105 amid supply fears and US Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases.
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Reuters reports Trump said Russia would immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel, with another 500,000 tons in November.
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MeidasTouch quotes Obama welcoming companies’ calls to slow down on AI, but arguing that voluntary action is no long-term substitute for government oversight.
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The Kobeissi Letter, citing Reuters, says the halt followed attacks on the East-West pipeline. It also reported Brent crude extending gains toward $110 a barrel.