Brent Crude Hits $101.53 as Global Equity Indices Rally
Brent crude rises to 101.53 dollars while the Dow Jones gains 366 points. Gold falls slightly despite broad market strength.
Key points
- Brent crude price reached 101.53 dollars per barrel on September 22, 2026, up 1.19 dollars from the previous day.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 366.19 points to close at 52,048.83, while the Nasdaq added 599.55 points.
- Gold declined by 7.50 dollars to 4,376.40 per ounce despite being up 35.30 dollars since the start of the year.
Brent crude settled at 101.53 dollars per barrel on September 22, 2026. This price represents a 1.19 dollar increase from the previous close. The benchmark is now 40.68 dollars above its level at the start of the year.
Equity markets showed broad strength across major global exchanges. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 366.19 points to reach 52,048.83. Gold traded down 7.50 dollars to 4,376.40 per ounce in contrast to the equity gains.
Major equity indices post daily gains
The S&P 500 index added 114.20 points to close at 7,764.70. The Nasdaq Composite rose 599.55 points, finishing the session at 27,122.09. European markets followed suit with the DAX gaining 270.95 points.
The FTSE 100 increased by 79.88 points to stand at 10,739.01. The CAC 40 index recorded a 73.92 point rise to 8,138.94. Asian markets showed mixed results with the Nikkei unchanged at 65,018.95.
Currency values shift against the dollar
The US dollar remained flat against the euro at 1.1478. The British pound held steady at 1.3386 per dollar. The Japanese yen strengthened slightly to 157.48 per dollar, a change of 0.12.
The Russian ruble traded at 83.65 per dollar, up 0.49 from the prior close. The Turkish lira moved marginally to 48.8170 per dollar. The Chinese yuan stayed constant at 6.6967 against the US currency.
Commodity prices reflect annual performance
WTI crude oil rose 0.97 dollars to settle at 96.75 per barrel. This price sits 39.33 dollars higher than the beginning of the year. Gold’s daily decline occurred despite a 35.30 dollar annual gain.
Report.az compiled these key indicators for the global markets on this date. The data highlights significant year-to-date gains in energy and equities. Currency movements remained modest compared to the commodity price shifts.
