Interfax reports the Kazakhstan Energy Ministry forecasts 2026 oil production at 98 million tonnes.

ADP weekly data show U.S. job growth slowed for a third consecutive week.

Security analyst Wolfgang Pusztai said the US Apache attack helicopter shot down may have been conducting a night escort and support mission to help tankers breach a maritime blockade. He said Iran’s attack signals it is not prepared to allow such operations to continue. Pusztai added that simply clearing missile launch sites and drone bases will not secure the Strait of Hormuz; US limited strikes aim to reduce shipping risk rather than eliminate the threat. He warned the most threatening drones are those launched from the coastline near the strait, while launch sites deeper inland face higher interception risk.