Brent Holds Decline on Iran Deal Prospects
2026-11-09 23:44
By
Jam Kaimo Samonte
1 min. read
Brent crude traded near $92 per barrel on Tuesday after falling almost 6% in the previous session, hitting its lowest level since late August amid diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East conflict.
President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a possible resolution, citing “momentum toward an end” to the conflict following his meeting with Qatar’s prime minister.
Meanwhile, Congressional Democrats are considering using the Dec. 11 government shutdown deadline to pressure Trump into ending the war.
However, tensions remain elevated as US forces reportedly launched another strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tempered expectations for progress in negotiations.
Tanker vessels also remained targets of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, while clashes involving Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis continued.
Elsewhere, investors are awaiting monthly oil market reports from the US EIA, OPEC and IEA for further insights into global supply and demand.