How are Middle East tensions affecting gold, oil and global financial markets? Join Kathleen Live at 13:30 BST on 22/09/2026. In this week’s Market Live, XTB Research Director Kathleen Brooks looks at the latest moves across oil prices, gold, global stock markets and the Japanese yen, alongside the potential market impact of US-China trade talks. We cover: 🛢️ Oil and the Middle East - what geopolitical tensions could mean for crude oil prices Gold - why investors are watching the precious metal closely Global markets – the key risks and events driving sentiment US-China trade talks – what developments could mean for markets Japanese yen – the latest outlook for JPY and USD/JPY Watch the full Market Live for the latest market analysis and the key levels and events to watch this week. Subscribe to XTB for weekly market analysis, financial news and insights from Kathleen Brooks. Capital at risk. This material is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. #Gold #Oil #MiddleEast #GlobalMarkets #MarketAnalysis #USChina #JapaneseYen #USDJPY #Investing #XTB If you have any questions or need assistance, our dedicated customer support team is here to help you every step of the way. Get in touch with us via email at [email protected] or speak to a member of staff at +44 2036953085. #Oil #BrentCrude #Nasdaq100 #StockMarket #MarketOutlook #Investing #Gold #XTB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This presentation is provided for general information and marketing purposes only. Any opinions, analyses or other content does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation. Any research has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. XTB will not accept liability for any loss or damage, including without limitation, any loss of profit, which may arise directly or indirectly from the use or reliance on such information. Please be aware that information and research based on historical data or performance does not guarantee future performance or results. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results, and any person acting on this information does so entirely at their own risk. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.