BNO is trading 4.1% down as reports of U.S.-Iran diplomacy raise hopes for a phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Brent crude declined on September 25, 2026, after Thursday’s sharp rise, reversing part of the geopolitical premium that had driven BNO higher on September 23 and September 24.
  • Broader equity markets were modestly stronger, indicating crude-specific developments—not general risk aversion—were the primary driver.