Trade News Today — September 12, 2026

Global markets are bracing for potential disruptions as tensions escalate in the Middle East, with Iranian President Pezeshkian stating that Tehran will not surrender to the US, while Indian Prime Minister Modi calls for dialogue and peace. The situation has been further complicated by attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West crude oil pipeline by drones from Iraq, prompting the shutdown of the pipeline and contributing to rising oil prices. The Houthis have also launched a new front in the region's oil war, adding to the uncertainty and upward pressure on prices.

The impact of these developments is being closely watched by investors, with some analysts suggesting that falling oil prices could provide a boost to stocks, as noted by Jim Cramer in his outlook for the week ahead. However, the Federal Reserve's next move is also seen as a crucial test for the markets. Meanwhile, in the tech sector, Oracle's latest earnings report has sparked mixed reactions, with the company's stock losing ground despite easing concerns about AI spending. In contrast, Dell and HPE were the top-performing stocks in the S&P 500, highlighting the ongoing volatility and unpredictability of the current market environment.

Today's signal:
• Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says, as India's Modi urges dialogue and peace (cnbc.com)
• Cramer’s week ahead: Falling oil could help stocks but Fed is the next big test (cnbc.com)
• Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks by drones from Iraq (cnbc.com)
• Oracle shook off fears about AI spending, but its stock still loses ground (marketwatch.com)
• Why Dell and HPE were the S&P 500’s top-performing stocks today (marketwatch.com)
• The Houthis have opened a new front in the Middle East oil war that’s pushing up prices (marketwatch.com)