# Saudi Boosts Hormuz Oil Exports as AI Trade Roars Back; $12 Billion Maldives Property Deal

https://mins.news/en/video/68438

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-09-22 06:43 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6OAudZq7m0

> Saudi Arabia is increasing oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz as prices move toward $100 a barrel, with diplomacy and improved flows easing supply worries. The UK plans defensive support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis, while Goldman Sachs warns oil could reach $120. Libya’s Sharara output has dropped by more than half. Asian stocks rallied on optimism over Meta’s AI agents, with Muse lifting AI chip shares.

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