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Oil jumps 3.6% in New York as Wall Street slips; no local close confirmed

U.S. closes on Thursday: WTI US$91.50 (+3.60%), S&P 500 7,765.36 (−0.47%), gold US$4,157.0 (+0.20%). DailyDrop has no confirmed cause for the oil jump and no confirmed local closes.

Oil is the biggest swing factor for South African fuel prices.

Do not expect relief in November while WTI is above US$90.

Market data only. DailyDrop will report the cause when two outlets agree.

DailyDrop South Africa edition No. 5 · Morning · FRI., OCT. 9, 2026

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