Brent Heads for a Fourth Monthly Gain
23-30 October, Friday-Friday
Brent closed at $116.72 on 23 October, its highest since April, as Houthi strikes on Saudi sites continued, and is on track for an 11.5% October gain, its longest monthly winning streak in over two years. The WSJ reported that Washington told Gulf states to prepare for a short campaign against Iran after the 3 November US election.