Oil: Prices hold near multi‑year highs – UOB

UOB Global Economics & Markets Research released a report on Wednesday, stating that WTI crude settled at $90.42 per barrel and Brent reached $103.53 per barrel. These prices represent significant year-to-date gains for both oil types. Despite reported crude flows nearing pre-war levels, fuel supplies, especially gasoline, have not kept pace with the recovery.

This has led to oil prices remaining robust. While the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced declines in the third quarter, oil prices held firm. The FXStreet Insights Team, composed of experienced journalists, analyzed the market conditions, highlighting the impact of oil-driven inflation risks on US bond yields.

Despite a softer US PCE data, oil-related inflation concerns continued to support elevated interest rates. Additionally, geopolitical tensions, such as the US-Iran standoff, further bolstered the US Dollar, benefiting the safe-haven currency. Gold struggled to capitalize on a minor intraday increase, trading nearly unchanged as investors focused on the strengthening US Dollar.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) also faced a 2% decline, with institutional demand easing and $5 million in outflows reported on Wednesday. The EUR/USD pair faced a significant drop to its lowest level since May 2025, attributed to US Dollar strength, geopolitical uncertainty, and concerns about Europe's exposure to higher energy prices.