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Ukraine, Saudi Strikes and Soaring Oil Risks

Bloomberg12 October 2026, 15:26 UTCSaudi Arabia

Tina Fordham, founder of Fordham Global Foresight joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down President Trump’s surprise diesel deal with Russia, Zelensky’s demand for an energy ceasefire, and fresh attacks in Ukraine and Saudi Arabia. We unpack what it all means for oil prices, markets, and US, Russia relations. (Source: Bloomberg)

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