U.S. President Trump said Lebanon has suffered severe damage for decades.

Brent slid below $90/bbl in early trade as mediators push the U.S. and Iran toward a potential new ceasefire. ING said the talks will not be easy and significant gaps remain between Washington and Tehran. Houthis announced a blockade of Saudi shipping — an action that could severely disrupt supplies by preventing oil bound for Asia from transiting the Bab al-Mandeb — but early price action suggests markets may doubt the blockade will succeed.

Spot silver strengthened intraday, topping $59/oz and rising 4.6% on the day.