Israel Defense Forces said the explosion may have been caused by unexploded HEZBOLLAH munitions.

Attacks on a Saudi airport and a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz heightened supply-risk concerns, pushing oil higher in early trade. WTI rose as much as 1.0% to $91.88/bbl; Brent climbed to $103.70/bbl. Year-to-date global benchmark oil prices have gained over 70% amid sustained US-Iran hostilities with no clear resolution. Although Gulf producers have largely restored exports via the Strait to near pre-conflict levels, a surge in tanker attacks and rising regional tensions could threaten flows. Traders also monitored Hurricane Isaias, which caused power outages across three US states and at least four deaths; the US Department of Energy said it will approve emergency swaps of up to 4 mln barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease hurricane-related supply disruptions.

REUTERS SURVEY: Argentina's average annual inflation is forecast at 32.1% in 2026 and 22.8% in 2027 (July survey: 32.3% and 22.3%). GDP is expected to expand 1.9% in 2026 and 2.6% in 2027 (July survey: 3.0% both years).