Daily Geo-Energy Intelligence · Archive issue

US hopes to: GERI 14 | Energy Risk May 14 — May 14, 2026

Digest date May 14, 2026Based on alerts from 2026-05-13Total alerts 20

Bottom line. Global Energy Risk Index (GERI) is 14 (LOW) on 2026-05-13. The brief covers 20 detected alerts; market observations and headlines describe different parts of energy risk.

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01 / Briefing

Key takeaways

  1. GERI: 14; 1-day change: -3.
  2. 20 alerts considered from 2026-05-13.
  3. Public intelligence is delayed by 24 hours; 5 market series are available.
02 / Indices

Three lenses on energy risk

GERI is public with a 24-hour delay. Regional index values are account-only; methodology stays open.

GERI

Global Energy Risk Index
14 / 100
LOW
Global geopolitical energy-risk conditions.

EERI

European Energy Risk Index
Locked index value
Europe’s TTF-led energy-market risk.
Europe’s TTF-led energy-market risk.
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EGSI-M

Europe Gas Stress Index — Market/Transmission
Locked index value
Europe’s gas-market and transmission stress.
Europe’s gas-market and transmission stress.
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03 / Market reaction

What markets priced

Daily snapshots with source dates. TTF is quoted in €/MWh; closed-market labels are shown as supplied.

TTF Gas
€46.63/MWh
+0.26%
Source date: 2026-05-13
VIX
17.87 points
-0.12 points
Source date: 2026-05-13
Brent Crude
$105.72/bbl
-1.83%
Source date: 2026-05-13
EUR/USD
1.1544 USD/EUR
-0.23%
Source date: 2026-05-13
EU Gas Storage
35.90%
+0.20 pp
Source date: 2026-05-13
04 / Event watch

Top risk events

Severity indicates potential impact; confidence indicates certainty in the signal.

Event / region / detectedSeverityConfidenceSource
US hopes to convince China to play more active role to settle situation with Iran — Rubio
Russia · Detected 2026-05-13T23:35:11.754216
54.5%TASS World News
Funeral held for two Lebanese paramedics killed in Israeli attack
Middle East · Detected 2026-05-13T23:35:11.672160
51.8%Al Jazeera News
05 / Analysis

Executive intelligence brief

Automated algorithm-generated analysis based on the stored signals. It is not presented as human-reviewed.

1. EXECUTIVE RISK SNAPSHOT

  • Regime: Stabilizing risk environment with mixed signals; geopolitical tensions persist but market volatility slightly recedes.
  • Contagion Status: Moderate contagion risk from Middle East conflicts spreading to global energy markets and supply chains.

2. FULL INDEX DECOMPOSITION

Only recorded observations are displayed; missing index history is not reconstructed from AI prose.

3. MULTI-REGION SPILLOVER ANALYSIS

  • Middle East → Global Energy Markets: Hormuz Strait disruptions and Iran’s case-by-case passage policy elevate global oil supply risk, pressuring Brent crude and shipping.
  • Asia → Clean Energy Surge: Iran conflict accelerates China’s clean energy push, influencing regional energy transition dynamics ahead of US-China talks.
  • Europe → Renewable Energy Risk: Middle East war threatens European renewable rollout, potentially delaying decarbonization targets.
  • Russia & US → Conflict Escalation Risks: US-China diplomatic efforts and Cuban warnings highlight potential for broader conflict spillover affecting energy security.

4. CROSS-ASSET SENSITIVITY DASHBOARD

MarketRecorded quoteSession status / move
TTF Gas€46.63/MWh+0.26%
VIX17.87 points-0.12 points
Brent Crude$105.72/bbl-1.83%
EUR/USD1.1544 USD/EUR-0.23%
EU Gas Storage35.90%+0.20 pp

Measured cross-asset correlations and sensitivities were not supplied for this archived brief.

5. DIVERGENCE ANALYSIS

  • Risk Signal vs Brent Pricing: Elevated EERI (Locked — free account) contrasts with Brent’s price drop (Locked — free account), indicating market pricing in temporary physical oil premium collapse (per StanChart), possibly underestimating sustained geopolitical risk.
  • Gas Market Stability vs Risk Alerts: TTF gas and EU storage show resilience despite Middle East tensions, suggesting market confidence in supply buffers or demand softness.
  • Volatility Index vs Risk Indices: VIX marginally down despite rising event risk, signaling investor complacency or delayed risk repricing.

6. REGIME CLASSIFICATION + TRANSITION PROBABILITY

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7. SECTOR IMPACT FORECAST

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8. PROBABILITY FORECASTS WITH DRIVER ATTRIBUTION

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9. SCENARIO FORECASTS

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10. CUSTOM WATCHLIST

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11. STRATEGIC INTERPRETATION

The current energy risk environment reflects a complex interplay between geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and market dynamics. While the overall risk tone is stabilizing, the sharp rise in energy event risk (EERI Locked — free account) underscores persistent vulnerabilities, especially related to the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s strategic decisions. Brent crude’s price decline amid rising event risk suggests market skepticism about the durability of physical oil premiums, but this may underestimate the risk of supply shocks if disruptions persist. The resilience in European gas markets and storage provides a buffer, but the threat to renewable energy rollout in Europe could have longer-term implications for energy transition strategies. Traders should prepare for potential regime shifts driven by diplomatic outcomes and conflict escalation, with a watchful eye on shipping and geopolitical developments.

Key takeaway: Market pricing currently discounts some geopolitical risks; a cautious stance with scenario-based hedging is advised.

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Informational only. Not financial advice.

06 / Calibration

Yesterday’s call vs. what happened

Yesterday’s call vs. what happened

Yesterday’s call vs. recorded observations (retrospective)

Scenario: No numeric scenario call was stored · Probability:

Observed outcome: BRENT -1.83% between recorded quotes; TTF +0.26% between recorded quotes; GERI 17 → 14. These observations do not establish whether the scenario occurred or predictive skill.

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08 / Method

Evidence, method and limits

Currently monitored sources: 41 (directory snapshot; historical issue coverage was not recorded).

The digest is produced by an automated algorithm that processes stored risk indicators, market observations and event signals. The public version is delayed 24 hours; no human review is claimed here.

GERI methodology: Global Energy Risk Index. Related methods: European Energy Risk Index (EERI) and Europe Gas Stress Index – Market (EGSI-M).

Interpretation, not advice.

Index readings and scenarios are analytical signals, not investment, trading or risk-management advice. Data availability and reporting times vary by source and market schedule.

A severity 5/5 headline measures potential event impact, not the aggregate index. Low GERI can coexist with severe, low-confidence alerts; it does not prove that markets have priced the event in. Closed-market quotes are not evidence of a muted reaction.

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