Sources: India's National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) is negotiating with Russia's state atomic energy corporation Rosatom on potential lithium investments in Russia.

Muscat Securities Market CEO confident FTSE Russell will upgrade Oman to emerging-market status.

Brent crude slipped below $90 after U.S. President Trump said "there is no need at present" for military action against Iran, sending both Brent and WTI to their lowest levels since late August. ING analysts said rising expectations of de‑escalation have removed part of the geopolitical risk premium priced into oil. Recovering regional oil shipping flows added further downward pressure. Market uncertainty persists because regional talks remain fragile and energy infrastructure still faces risk.