Traders in the oil market are watching the development of protests in Iran, which could lead to disruptions in oil production in the country or risk blocking the Strait of Hormuz - the most important route for energy exports from the Middle East, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-12/oil-prices-and-iran-protests-how-could-escalation-of-crisis-impact-industry">writes.</a>

The escalating crisis in Iran and oil: five issues the market is watching right now

NVIDIA Corporation

Alphabet Inc.

Carvana Co.

Meta Platforms, Inc.

CRH plc

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

The Middle East, in Ray Dalio's estimation, is turning into a "Silicon Valley of capital", attracting talent and billions of investments in AI infrastructure. Google has announced the launch of its first AI glasses in 2026, competing with Meta in the AI-wearables segment. About these and other topics - in our review of key events by the morning of December 9.

Highlights for this morning: Middle East rushes into AI, Google creates glasses, Nvidia goes to China

Oracle Corporation

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Investors see the region as a new center of capital and technology

"The new Silicon Valley": why is Ray Dalio betting on the Middle East?

OpenAI's competitor Cohere, in which Nvidia has invested, intends to launch an IPO in the US soon. Unilever, one of the world's largest FMCG producers, faces the risk of postponing the planned November IPO of its ice cream business due to the US shutdown. American electric car manufacturer Rivian will pay $250 million to shareholders accusing it of fraud in the initial public offering. The main events on the IPO market during the week are in our selection.

Listing of OpenAI competitor, Unilever and the Rivian trial: What's important about the IPO by Oct. 26

At the same time President Trump is visiting Israel, he plans to seal the peace agreement in a meeting with Middle Eastern leaders

Hamas has released seven Israeli hostages. This is part of the US plan to end the war

The Israeli government has endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu <a href="https://x.com/IsraeliPM/status/1976414973493641661">announced</a> on the morning of October 10. According to the statement, the agreement with Hamas calls for the release of all Israeli hostages, "both living and dead."

Israel approves deal with Hamas for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release

Exxon Mobil Corporation

Chevron Corporation

Shell plc

The fall in oil prices is also supported by the strengthening of the dollar

Oil got cheaper after Trump's statement on Israel and Hamas. Will the effect last?

Hamas will release hostages and Israel will withdraw to agreed positions

Israel and Hamas accept first phase of U.S. Gaza peace plan - Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said he has agreed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a plan to end the war between Israel and the Hamas group, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-29/trump-unveils-20-point-plan-to-end-gaza-war-after-netanyahu-meet?srnd=homepage-europe">reports</a>. Netanyahu reiterated his support for a plan "that will achieve Israel's military objectives," Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/live-updates-trump-meet-netanyahu-white-house-with-focus-new-gaza-peace-plan-2025-09-29/">reports</a>.

US and Israel agree on plan to end Gaza war

Investment bank's baseline scenario assumes oil at $60-65

UBS allowed oil prices to fall below $50 per barrel. What is behind this scenario?

The euro will be the most sought-after currency in central banks' reserves over the next 1-2 years, the yuan on a 10-year horizon, a survey showed

The world's central banks are considering moving away from the US dollar. What are they choosing?

AstraZeneca PLC

Chewy, Inc.

Novo Nordisk A/S

Daily review and forecast of events on the U.S. stock market from Mikhail Denislamov, Deputy Director of Freedom Capital Markets Research.