U.S. crude fell over 2% on Monday as investors weighed the risk of further attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure against the possibility that high prices could erode demand. West Texas Intermediate dropped 2.19% to $101 a barrel and Brent fell 1.89% to $114.51, after a sharp rally on Friday following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Houthis said they had targeted the main airport in Riyadh and oil facilities, and Saudi authorities said they intercepted more missiles and drones on Sunday. Michael Alfaro of Gallo Partners estimated the geopolitical risk premium at about $20 a barrel, warning that a major strike on the East-West pipeline or refining infrastructure could push prices higher, though further gains would likely cut demand. He also flagged refining capacity as a longer-term challenge, while U.S. producers remain cautious about raising capital spending.
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USD/CAD
▲ Likely positiveRelevance: low
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 1.40070 |
| Change that session | -0.01% |
PVD
▼ Likely negativePetroVietNam
Relevance: low
| Market | Vietnam stocks |
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| Exchange | HOSE |
| Sector | Oil & Gas |
| Industry | Oil Equipment & Services |
| Market cap | 17,349 bn VND |
| P/E | 15.6 |
| P/B | 1.00 |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 18.70 |
| Change that session | -1.06% |
PVT
▼ Likely negativePVTrans
Relevance: low
| Market | Vietnam stocks |
|---|---|
| Exchange | HOSE |
| Sector | Industrial Goods & Services |
| Industry | Marine Transportation |
| Market cap | 12,251 bn VND |
| P/E | 8.6 |
| P/B | 1.29 |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 23.70 |
| Change that session | +0.42% |
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