Weekly review · 26 October – 1 November 2026
Crude Oil · week of 26 October – 1 November 2026
Published 3 November 2026.
The week in brief
Of the 244 articles that took a side on Crude Oil from 26 October to 1 November 2026, 66% argued it higher, against 83% of 336 the week before.
The figures
- 66% (160 of 244 articles that took a side) argued Crude Oil higher, from 26 October to 1 November 2026, New York time.
- 83% (280 of 336) the week before, from 19 to 25 October 2026.
Largest argument: Israel-Iran Tensions Lift Oil, 7.4% of 986 Crude Oil narrative mentions (73), from 47 outlets; 6.9% (79 of 1151) the week before.
Other Crude Oil narratives this week
Also this week
- 'Israel-Iran Tensions Lift Oil' took over as the largest argument from the week before: 73 of the week's 986 Crude Oil narrative mentions (7.4%), from 47 outlets.
Articles matched to this narrative
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“markets remained cautious about the possibility of stronger rhetoric surrounding Iran, which could push Brent crude towards $120 a barrel after the midterm elections”
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“the prospect of renewed US military action against Iran pushed Brent crude to its highest since April”
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“Concerns over a possible renewed conflict between the US and Iran could influence market sentiment, particularly through movements in international oil prices.”
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“high crude oil prices, amid geopolitical uncertainty, remain a significant concern, potentially impacting imported inflation, the rupee's exchange rate, and corporate profit margins”
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“geopolitical risk continues to outweigh conventional demand-side factors”